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Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to … at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. … we can support everyone on campus really, to make this a better place. It's really been positive in that respect," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

WMU human resources student chapter wins national award

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… society honored the WMU chapter with a Merit Award both this year and in 2013. The WMU chapter racked up Superior … 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. All of the awards, including this year's Merit Award, recognize the chapter for an … devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the society is

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16622

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… in human resource management. When Chopp originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the decision to leave to work full-time. Years later, after meeting … and is often not understood or appreciated enough.” Older than many of his fellow classmates, the decision to go back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Haworth College of Business

… unleashed, paired with careful planning and execution. That is what Western Michigan University student Crizio Sinuraya … major from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, wowed the judges with his creative yet minimalist approach to the LifeDog … campaign he submitted for the competition. From more than 1,400 entries, Sinuraya’s designs stood out as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students Submitted by … while catering to the academic interests of more than 4,000 graduate students. Completing a thesis or … set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students blogged twice each day and developed short and longer writing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… field research. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Eyeing a career as an English teacher, Adam Austin probably never imagined how much he'd rewrite his own story when he graduated high school in Allegan, … research project at WMU, he began his Bronco journey more than a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global … Economics in China. Wednesday, March 22 "SHARE Out: You and Why Race Matters" lecture —noon to 1 p.m. in the Lee Honors … 25 and March 26 at WMU. The event will bring together more than 300 high school and college-aged youth from the Midwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's congress includes a session on architectural … more will fill area hotels. The event will feature more than 550 sessions in locations across the WMU campus. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

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… at Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for his contributions to the success of young people who have … for WXYZ TV in Detroit, will serve as emcee for the fundraising gala that will boost resources available for the … Dunn, WMU's eighth president, retired July 31 after more than 10 years in the leadership role. He is being honored at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

Trustees approve 3 percent room and board rate increase for 2018-19

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… to tackle deferred maintenance projects and manage rising costs in its campus housing system. Housing and dining … Changes to campus residential living are slated to begin this spring in the South Neighborhood with the removal of … , vice president for student affairs. "It's more important than ever that we provide a rich student experience on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46537