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Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class

News

… limited and, in many cases, cost prohibitive. "My main goal was to find a way that students could do hands-on lab experiments at home … came with some basic lab tools for experiments. Additional materials could be easily purchased. "They can do their labs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

News

… McKenney—finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition. … students finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition held … team presented their solution to GM judges regarding a raw material shortage that would impact the production of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the geosciences for … the courses sounded not only interesting, but also the material could be applied to almost any job." Successfully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Empowering Community Health: A Collaborative Effort Between WMU and NHBP

College of Health and Human Services

… Master of Public Health (MPH) program and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) continues to thrive—demonstrating the … efforts.   Assignments ranged from designing visual media materials focused on STI and HIV prevention for NHBP’s …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/03/nhbp

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… who winter there, back to Michigan. But this year’s trip was anything but typical. Near the end of Western Michigan … course essentials. As she traveled to Florida, COVID-19 was spreading in the U.S. and critical decisions were being … works for her is to watch the videos professors post about material, sometimes multiple times, until she understands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… live!  The ability to work at their own pace and to review material multiple times is helpful to the learning process. … even after this crisis. We are using collaboration software like Microsoft Teams and WebEx to have ongoing … that our students really do care about their education and want to learn. We will be stronger! For more WMU news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668

Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… aviation students. Dr. Rouscher’s first jump into aviation was as a member of the U.S. Navy. She was an aircraft engine mechanic, stationed in Rota, Spain … – a cool airplane they can take with them.  She says the material aspect of the class and all the different exposure …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… has stayed with him.  What hasn't is the fact that, on the way to Wisconsin from the family residence in the Lake Huron … today, but the magic of AirVenture still is.   It was the power of that experience that channeled Broad toward … Brian Jansen's electrical lab and how he makes the subject material enjoyable -- and much more than just math.  Because …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Unlimited Expectations: Jordan Unter’s March into Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… listening to his great-grandfather spin yarns about World War II.  Request WMU College of Aviation Information And he … some adventure-filled stories to tell -- "Great Grandpa" was part of the B-24 bomber squadron attached to the fabled … play."    If being an air-traffic controller doesn't materialize for Unter, he has a Plan B -- working for an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/unter