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Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity
Haworth College of Business
… my skills in analysis and math, paired with my passion for uplifting my community for generational change, led me to … 2024 at a Fortune 500 company. She says she hopes to gain a better understanding of the corporate financial environment, while also paving the way for more women and people of color in the industry. She …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085
Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences
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… Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student … is streamlining its process, based on student feedback, to better highlight purpose-driven projects and encourage more … learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement Diversity, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312
WMU engineers take steel bridge, concrete canoe to competition
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… will vie against schools from two states to earn best design honors. WMU engineering students participate each year … bridge teams planning to compete. The steel bridge team designs, fabricates and constructs a scale-model bridge based … to show off its final product. "Our program has come a long way over the last few years," he says. “I'm excited for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31422
Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western
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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … was enamored with the possibilities the University opened up. "We went to the College of Aviation , and I had no idea … there that I fully recognized that my dreams of pursuing a better world for aviation professionals and their mental …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
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… all things reading and writing," says Hampton, who grew up wanting to be a veterinarian before discovering her love … and I love innovating and trying to solve in different ways." Hampton displays her award from the MCTE. Now a … 'Who thinks they beat this author or who thinks they wrote better than that author?'" says Hampton. "Seeing their hands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425
WMU to showcase new student facility for esports
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… behind the building in Lot 10, and a short distance away in lots 11 and 12. All three lots are off of Oliver … r, club president, and other members of the group will be on hand to talk about esports and their club as … are positioned on stage in front of auditorium seating for up to 190 people. In addition, two large projection screens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49504
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global engagement … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update March 2017 opportunities Wednesday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374
Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight
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… recognized nationally for its outstanding programs and support of veterans and military-connected students. … University one of just 47 schools to achieve the highest designation given by the state government agency. “We are … Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank a student veteran for their service is to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479
WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Two years ago, the University updated its Tree Care Plan to include a fund used to offset … certifying it under a new Tree Campus Higher Education designation this year. The change to former Tree Campus USA … includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare as a way to distinguish those institutions from college and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814
WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students
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… WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students Submitted by Anonymous … home is the Mawby Center, which is on the campus of Kellogg Community College. The private, nonprofit institution … and we see this as an extension of that service and a way to assist our colleagues and the students of Miller …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983