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WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan State Police to  solve … for Future Teachers Setting the Stage: Theatre for Social Change "These projects allow us to bridge the gap … students to have a broad and strong foundation in the social sciences as well as diverse soft skills and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… class in school and I’m really good at it.”   Students also worked on culminating projects to present to their … overflow in a bathroom , and seventh and eighth graders worked together to program automated pet feeders.    Drawing … programs, focusing on intersectional education that blends social justice and academic excellence.   “Our upcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU to host academic conference in retailing, marketing and supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… Ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and sustainability : Exploration of … markets.  Omni-channel retailing, online retail, and social media : Research focused on the integration of … topics not listed above, as well as extended abstracts and workshop proposals. Find more information about the call for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72597

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… between University Libraries and the Communication and Social Robotics Lab, or CSRL, in WMU's College of Arts and … and educational settings. These robots can help facilitate social interaction when there is physical distance between … helpful when they have simple questions." Communication and Social Robotics Labs The Communication and Social Robotics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… bisexual, gay and transgender movements continue the work of resisting systemic gender oppression, increasing … WMU's Disability Services for Students will explore the social model of disability, the language used around … will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Racial Socialization and the Power of Narrative The WMU Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… move to modernize how we connect, collaborate, and work together. The Journey: From Hardware to Cloud For … to maintain and lacked the flexibility today’s hybrid work environment demands. The IT team saw an opportunity to … simple—give the campus community a communication tool that works wherever they do," said Andrew Holmes, Chief …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… is focused on interdisciplinary preparation of personnel working in early childhood special education—specifically … course of children’s lives. We are proud to help build a workforce that strengthens families, schools and our entire community.”   Working together The program, which is a collaboration …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

… "As our esports minor continues to evolve, we'll have coursework that students complete in the lab so they have … at the values, ethics, arts and business of video gaming. Working closely with WMU’s esports arena, students will … global levels. This minor allows students to choose coursework from three colleges at WMU to further their knowledge …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… that positively affect society through environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions with their Impact … for these efforts is rewarding and helps solidify why we work hand in hand with the industry to grow our future … which offers students professional development and social connections, and multiple internship opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows

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… March 19. Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, and Dr. Keith M. Hearit , professor of communication, … deans. Dr. Linwood Cousins Cousins rejoined the School of Social Work faculty in 2009. Earlier in his career, he …

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