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New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… This is a great opportunity for nontraditional students to showcase their prior learning experiences and fast-track … are awarded PLA credit for one academic course see a significant savings in cost and time in comparison to enrolling in … in coaching sport performance, an entirely online program, can earn up to 15 out of the required 36 credits. In the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… will be participating in the event. Those seeking tips on how to apply to graduate, law or medical schools may attend … Media Career and Networking fairs around the state every fall to bring potential employers and career counselors to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

Trustees set formal 'annual' meeting date

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… 2014 Minimal campus apartment rate increases approved for fall 2015 | Dec. 19, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20768

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… "Knowing what needs to be done does not equal knowing how to move an institution or department toward that goal," … be on framing the network around big questions, such as: How to use theory. How to evaluate and measure costs. … well smaller scale support form AAU—the Association of American Universities—the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… student ambassador for the Haworth College of Business and Fall Welcome captain, and a business teaching assistant. She … my studies and continue to create opportunities in which I can 'pay it forward' as a leader," McGrath says. "My …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

W Magazine

… major, works with a three-row planter crafted to help farmers in third-world countries cultivate crops more … number being for students that hadn’t registered for fall 2023 classes. By April, retention had increased … been able to host interns in the past because they simply can't afford it." Western is ramping up the impact of its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

Student team places second at sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Gabe and Sarah put into preparing for the competition and how much they grew and developed as a result was very … performed to the highest level we could," said Pelak. "My biggest takeaway from the event is the realization that the … program at WMU is real. The success that Sarah and I found can be attributed to the professors and coaches who helped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52453

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… has always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his love of reading, research and writing might … a job. It confirmed that this is what I want to do." Sekich canvassed for State Sen. Sean McCann. He continued growing his passion in Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… that help youth--particularly those in the child welfare system--mitigate or eliminate risk and promote healthy … people succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education a more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… reserved for nationally or internationally touring shows, but the uncertainty of the pandemic led to cancellations and logistical challenges. So, the Richmond … on display in December 2020. It's now slated to premiere in fall 2021. "Academic institutions are rethinking who they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793