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Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

News

… Galápagos Islands to experience geography firsthand through up-close encounters with wildlife and the landscape of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134

Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns

W Magazine

… As entrepreneurs themselves, they understand and can offer support. “Whatever your vision, we’re ready to make that … helpful because it’s difficult to have a full-time job to support yourself and an internship, as well,” adds Eli … and difficult if you don’t have a team behind you to support you. We are trying to help bring our clients to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… the whale character while reading to preschoolers.   JDI assigns the weekly responsibilities of preschoolers using a … is able to pay me during my internship," says Hoeksema . Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, … Western.  "And the ability for Western to pay the employers up front is huge to some of these small businesses and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

Music grad found voice at Western

News

… as director of music for a talent agency. While he grew up singing and performing with youth theater and in his high … in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. Whitfield found support and belonging outside the classroom in his … walking down the Gilmore School of Music hallway and a group of students calling out to him through an open office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

WMU MBA grows by 20% with introduction of new course format

Haworth College of Business

… my work schedule, but I make a point to connect in small groups with other students to build relationship s and work … workday, and everyone associated with the program has been supportive and accommodating, ” says DeGroot. “ The culture … to help facilitate educational experiences.” The redesigned classrooms will be ready for use in the fall for MBA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68441

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… A journey born from heartbreak and hope, Sprung grew up in a tumultuous time in Cambodia, when the Khmer Rouge … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Business students clinch victories at sales competition

News

… ideas off our professors and past competitors to come up with a winning plan," adds Pelak. "It felt great to win. … in the college with more than 125 members. The group regularly hosts top employers, giving students an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… the fort's site through surveys and excavations, supported by a passionate group known as Support the Fort and … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western,  Beaupre spent … beyond unearthing history and fostering community; it significantly influenced their professional paths. “We meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… prepare students for interviews. Instead of playing catch-up, we decided to lean into it and become a resource for the … every day. The team thanks Dean Satish Deshpande for the support and the freedom to embark on new AI initiatives at … have more anxiety about interviewing than previous groups of students,” says Moreno “This project is a response to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

News

… the wheel base, added wheelchair restraints and redesigned the interior of the vehicles. From there, in … Reece says, researchers will be working on mapping and setup. The technology does not involve a driver, pedals or a … comes within a few feet. The project is expected to wrap up at the end of October. For more WMU news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431