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Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… University, has received the Michigan College Access Network’s Ombudsman Award. She was recognized for her … in scholarships. Her nominator for the award highlighted how she engaged and incorporated community-based businesses … to help them succeed. “My psychology background definitely shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2025 recess

News

… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Nov. 27-28 since the University continues to … for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. on Dec. 1.   Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 26 and will reopen … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/thanksgiving-2025-recess-0

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… beginning as one of the first Black franchise owners of a McDonald’s in 1971 in Detroit. In 1989, he founded the Global …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a Fulbright Specialist Award. Butterfield was invited to work on a project titled “ Strategic Planning for … Award. Butterfield visited three southern states—Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Parana— doing site visits to … in Brazilian universities, then workshopping with them on how to extend and improve their internationalization …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence Submitted by Janine Adamski on … an active participant in DECA, the  Business Technology Network ,  TechNext , and worked as a peer educator at the  … aspects of the fashion and tech industries, and I hope to do a rotational analyst program once I graduate.” Learn more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, threat … looks like a ‘traditional nonprofit,’ but everything we do is aimed at improving cybersecurity for the community and … interests with people at WMU.   “Another thing I love is how passionate others are in the club,” says Bayer. “We love …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Asif Masum, a statistics doctoral student, teaches two youth attending WIRE Math and … that, problem - solving skills, collaboration skills and how to manage conflicts on a team,” says Asif Masum , … class in school and I’m really good at it.”   Students also worked on culminating projects to present to their …

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

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … advice to students as they begin their job searches. "Don’t settle for less than you are worth," she says. "Find … in addition to health insurance are key indicators to how an employer cares for its employees." Western student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

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

Haworth College of Business

… video content into his courses. He shared with us how he is shifting his courses to a distance learning model … faculty can gain from the experience. What sorts of content do you normally deliver via video or other distance learning … that isn’t available when I teach live!  The ability to work at their own pace and to review material multiple times …

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

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… falls in line with our mission, ‘So that all may learn.’" How Western is supporting nontraditional students Western's … students enrolled in online programs are more likely to be working professionals looking to advance or change their … for teenage prospective students but those that weigh how programs are delivered and how effective they are at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025