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Ask, don’t answer: WMU professor uses AI tools to boost student engagement

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ask, don’t answer: WMU professor uses AI tools to boost student engagement Submitted by Callah Barnes … on anything from Dostoyevsky to data science in an instant was shocking, exciting and, for many, frightening. Now, in … stresses that OpenSocratic is not a homework-completing machine. Instead, it draws on the Socratic method, using …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-economics-ai-tools

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity … about every day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles … "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … point of larger-scale development of in-motion transfer and testing. "My plan is to come up with something real, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree Submitted by Deanne Puca on … l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus Submitted by … and make Western Michigan University feel like a home away from home," says Myron Tate , public relations chair of … "Even in a largely virtual world, RSOs are a fantastic way for students to connect with the University and to grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior … addressing needed improvements for a town’s drinking water system to developing an interactive bike routing app to designing a tankless water heater using induction heating, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73581

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on … relationships across campus," he says. Perkaly said he was "blown away" when he researched Western, from its new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… ‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year … coming back to campus: a lot of people to see and people walking around,” adds Matthew Bracey, Fall Welcome … coordinator. He adds Fall Welcome events steer students toward success, such as “finding a friend group they can count …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job … companies are consolidating operations and changing the way they do business—both internally and externally. Western … letters and answers to interview questions,” says Dr. Ewa Urban , interim director for career and post-graduation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf

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… Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf Submitted by Erin … and white steed will lead the charge onto the field at Waldo Stadium as the Broncos look to lay down the law on the … president of Western's equestrian team, rides Triumph in Waldo Stadium. The equine formerly known as Johnny Cash—a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524