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Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… pitch to take the program districtwide. Her presentation tugged at the heartstrings of now-retired superintendent Deb … anything, this is something that's long overdue. I feel like it's my duty," says Gutierrez, remembering the … a culture she didn't quite understand. "It makes me feel like I'm helping close the gap that is very much there in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

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… AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education Submitted by … to present the contribution on campus Aug. 1 . "I'd like to thank AT&T for generously supporting the efforts of … college student myself, I know how important programs like Upward Bound are in allowing students to see all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… OER and, more recently, grants to support OER creation like these textbooks. These titles are the first textbooks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… with new things," Flanders says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Like strokes on a canvas, Sharmane Flanders has painted a … Flanders, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. "I wanted to be like him and make other students happy like he did." "Willow," featuring charcoal and India ink on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… of AI with his students or peers on campus, he likes to first discuss its limitations. “(AI) is not a … otherwise be considered cumbersome or even confusing. Tasks like changing your car’s oil, perfecting a croissant recipe … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… from the jump, constructing their own drones that look like soccer balls. They learn to operate and fly them safely … trying their hand at competitions, which look a little like Harry Potter’s favorite sport of quidditch. “We plan to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career

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… me and too close to home," she says. "Western just feels like home." Douglas, center, cheers on teammates during a … really just enjoy putting a smile on peoples' faces—I feel like that is my purpose in life." MAKING HERSELF MARKETABLE … it, whether it was a career fair, major mash-up, anything like that. I definitely owe it all to the (Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68321

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… of real business challenges. User-friendly applications like ChatGPT and others that embed AI into their programs … us, and Dr. Chen’s invitation to take the class seemed like a perfect fit. I also wanted to get ahead of the curve … in a symbiotic way has the potential to shift skill sets upwards, thereby increasing the quality of one’s contribution …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228

WMU accountancy student recognized with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… These connections have allowed me to collaborate with other like-minded students to accomplish meaningful goals and to … experiences in the Western accounting program and mentors like Dr. Penner.” McCauley notes that the Michigan … Crowe LLP in tax and is beginning an audit internship with PwC this summer. During the academic year, he works as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75871

Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Honor Connection Center in downtown Kalamazoo feels more like a community center hub than a traditional business. … Their personalized service sets them apart, making you feel like part of the Honor family."   During the visit, several …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu