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Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… price," President John M. Dunn says. "Everything we do is focused on preserving both that academic quality and the level of accessibility our students deserve. This is one of only five Carnegie-designated research … said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest 'bang for the buck' is to be found in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been … within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on behavioral neuroscience. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… the grand opening in late August. “The Student Center team is very excited about our July 31 soft opening,” says Paul … the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and we’ll tweak and adjust” operations as needed. Fireside is one of the venues in the state-of-the-art dining facility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, was surprised May 8 when Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles … with those around her, whether it's students in her English class, or college students she's mentoring to become our … them with the tools necessary to be lifelong learners. She is an inspirational educator who truly embodies what it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… with a drive in demand, are grocery store shelves still consistently wiped out of products like toilet paper? Western … Kelly explains how changes to consumer behavior and the disruption to global supply chains amidst the novel … management program , identifies key reasons stores are struggling to keep widely used items in stock. “There are a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59026

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… graduates and organizations in multiple ways. Enrollment is now open for the four-year degree program designed to … the increasing workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas ranging from government defense to supply … have increased. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , information security analyst jobs are expected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… merged amid stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, time is in short supply. Still, Bornhorst, manufacturing … engineering manager at Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division in Richland and father of four young boys—one of them … medical workers," Bornhorst says. "It's turning out to be bigger than I expected." He credits the basic skills he honed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… by Erin Flynn on The renovated Board of Trustees Plaza is taking shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western Michigan University's campus. And when … some big changes, including sprawling new green spaces, pristinely paved paths and even a towering new dinosaur. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance

Haworth College of Business

… Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.— Western Michigan University senior Austin Fahrenkopf is getting his foot in the door of the business world. The finance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… Marketing Conference (FMC) at Western Michigan University is set to gather food industry professionals from around the … brands, consumer trends and the massive impact technology is having on food marketing and supply chains. “Bringing the … professor of marketing and director of the conference. “This year, we are building upon that success with the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393