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Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents
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… toured the Steelcase offices in Shanghai. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work can be a grind, and that's a good thing for two Western … board and try out new sketches. "That was a really valuable piece of working in FinaMill, at least for the day, … Charnesky. "My hope was that Ana and Kelsi would gain valuable insights into the world of manufacturing. They …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip
WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants
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… of its kind. As part of the event, health care providers worked with students to perform comprehensive wellness … skills, shape their professional purpose and network, and connect theory and practice as they embark on … important, as the demand for green skills in the workforce has outpaced the supply of qualified workers,” …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2
Weeklong celebration honors student employees
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… all student employees and is a time to recognize their hard work and countless contributions to WMU," says Brenda … during the fall and spring semesters. "Students work in most campus departments, in positions ranging from … development because they train the students, review their work, and model key behaviors and skills that help students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," … But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling.” The missions Neff’s work supports usually serve the world in some fashion, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience
Haworth College of Business
… instruction. Students will have maximum flexibility as working professionals to determine what format works best for them and can maintain progress on their … In addition, students may apply for credit for significant work-related projects that they are engaged in during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830
WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps
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… and questions once a firm is picked and before any design work is done. A number of steps in the design and … by the end of September of a project advisory committee to work with the selected firm, which will be made up of … design process begins, with a second in January to view the work's direction and a meeting in April to see final designs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951
Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner
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… with Gleaners Food Bank, mentoring foster youth and working with the USGA Junior Amateur Championship. Cross … Detroit, the University will partner with the team to work with Detroit high school students to inspire future … prosper. Nine out of 10 graduates are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like. WMU students make …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner
Product design major gets a broad range of internship experience through Broncos Lead Internship Program
W Magazine
… was applying to colleges, she hoped she might get some work experience relevant to her career goals in product … enjoyed while attending Western. After spending one summer working for toy industry giant Melissa & Doug, Isabella … that would help her cover tuition costs, gaining valuable experience in the small-business community was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72524
School of Music ensembles celebrate release of new album
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… released album "Contemplating Weather," a collection of works by renowned composer Paul Lansky . The album was … the title inspiration for the album, is a multi-movement work for choir and chamber ensemble by Paul Lansky. It was … recorded locally on WMU's campus. In addition to the title work, the album features performances of Lansky’s "Travel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23331
WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Haworth College of Business
… all of this with credit for past experience and current work projects.” The MBA team took a careful look at feedback … Activity Survey of graduates: 100% of MBA graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning … as a person. “The faculty, staff and administrators who worked through the process of revising the MBA program had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333