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CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… study abroad Submitted by Chris Hybels on CEHD students and Dr. Palmer wearing traditional Indian ethnic wear. … at the base of the Himalayas. In Darjeeling, they worked with the children of tea plantation workers at a rural … connections and building a community that I will carry with me," says  Whitney   Lewis , an elementary education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… of toxic chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Mert Atilhan is doing revolutionary engineering research in his … around the world. Doctoral student Neha Sawant talks with Atilhan in his lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Climate change is … have discovered a way to modify polymers to trap gases without compromising their integrity. Put into practice, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future Submitted by … a new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the … also continue to offer a joint graduate certificate program with the Department of Political Science in climate change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

WMU master's degree in finance expected in fall 2022

Haworth College of Business

… WMU master's degree in finance expected in fall 2022 Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … in Finance degree, which is expected to begin in fall 2022, with provisional applications now being accepted. The degree … and more An accelerated program that allows students with an undergraduate business degree to complete the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67177

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation … be spent touring campus, taking placement tests, meeting with academic advisors, registering for fall classes, … About 700 transfer students will take part in the four monthly half-day sessions that already are underway. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… wins WMU's business pitch competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on WMU junior Rose Soma pitched her idea for a … focusing on growth. Once I get my Etsy shop stocked with all new shirts and stickers, I'm planning on doing a … year featured a high school division for the first time with eight student teams from local schools competing. 2019 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

International Education Week 2019 brings the world to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Korey Force on International Education Week includes a Japan Festival hosted by the Japan club on Saturday, Nov. 23. … cultures and global knowledge represented on campus with a weeklong series of events. The week is comprised of … Education week kicks off early Friday, Nov. 15, with a Culture Fest Potluck hosted by the Muslim Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56557

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… 'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity Submitted by … to enter a phase of deep customer research, which we, along with the clients, felt would not bring the most value to the … moved to looking at quick wins in the next 30 to 60 days with innovative opportunities to create value for others and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Big things are brewing as Western Michigan University's new student center moves closer to the … from the broader community. "We're looking to partner with a local business or brewery that will highlight the … kinds of programs and events on campus that will pair well with a stop at the pub before or after." Four other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

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… Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nick Durham kneels next to a race car he helped build with Formula SAE. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The "need for speed" has been with Nick Durham for as long as he can remember. "I've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938