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Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… by Erin Flynn on Okwuchi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Resilience is essential to success in life. Some people have larger obstacles to overcome than others, but few have stories like Kechi Okwuchi's . The Nigerian-born plane crash survivor will visit Western Michigan University to deliver the fifth annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Math professor awarded Fulbright grant to work in South Africa

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… in South Africa Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Davis and one of the Solomon Mahlangu students he met in February KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For many students, mathematics isn't an easy subject to master. Teaching mathematics in a … thinks doing a little more talking about math could lead to better learning outcomes for students. So he is using his

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38948

WMU engineering student receives scholarship from honor society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… chair of the Michigan Kappa chapter of Tau Beta Pi. “Anika is a dedicated student and actively seeks experiences that round out her studies. She is most deserving of this recognition.” Tabassum is a senior … provides more financial assistance to engineering students than any other engineering society. Membership represents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75943

Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

Haworth College of Business

… in their academic and post-graduate careers. The event is complimentary for all WMU students and is sponsored by the Haworth College of Business and 1st … Holland Brewing. A WMU accountancy graduate, Kenny has more than 30 years of experience in management. Arel Moodie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30172

Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus

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… University currently employs roughly 2,000 students, from cashiers to graduate assistants. In addition to performing tasks critical to keeping … and others. She is passionate about making the experience better for others, especially individuals of color. She has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281

WMU will award honorary degree to Antonio Flores

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… R. Flores , president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will … of Trustees approved a recommendation to honor Flores, who is a WMU alumnus, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters … its membership during his tenure. It now represents more than 400 institutions of higher education, collectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38754

WMU Stryker School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class

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… Members of the first class were selected from among more than 3,500 applicants from across the nation. The class, which is 56 percent male and 44 percent female, includes students … ranging from Big Ten schools like the universities of Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota to liberal arts colleges, like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18129

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… living environments that are safe and attractive while assisting WMU in recruitment and retention efforts.  In … a third-floor dining center, opened in fall 2023. With this new facility, all dining centers and more than 40% of the current housing portfolio have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884

WMU facility earns 'Biggest Loser' title in Michigan Battle of Buildings

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… WMU facility earns 'Biggest Loser' title in Michigan Battle of Buildings Submitted … use in the 242,000-square-foot facility it entered. This is the third year that WMU has competed in the annual … Implementing behavior change for this building was easier than it is for most." Also instrumental in WMU's quest for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39576

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree

College of Education and Human Development

… and commitment to student success. “We’re very proud of this recognition. With its project-based design and flexible … students with opportunities to get a master’s online is only part of our rankings,” adds Kyle Darland , … master’s is key.” OnlineMastersDegrees.org analyzed more than 7,700 accredited universities by using data pulled from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70815