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Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… life in the United States during a high school exchange program. Now, Santos is back at WMU to continue his … work. In his first year of the Master of Science in finance program, Santos has found a world of possibilities at WMU … applying the knowledge and skills gained from this finance program in various sectors of my future career. Ultimately, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… really excited to watch Annie grow and progress through the program. Both cousins also shared how helpful it has been to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

Two WMU programs awarded $1 million federal grants to help students

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… Two WMU programs awarded $1 million federal grants to help students … exercise. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University programs that support first-generation, low-income students … Preparation grant to WMU's TRiO Future Educator Success Program and another $1.4 million grant to the TRiO Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26605

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the community on healthy fish consumption … Spanish in elementary school through a language immersion program and continued her language studies in high school … river-goers alike, she highlights the Eat Safe Fish Program—a Michigan government initiative that promotes safe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Renowned Evaluation Center at WMU receives $4.9 million NSF grant

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… within the NSF's Advanced Technological Education program. The University's renowned Evaluation Center is … and colleges and universities around the country to conduct program evaluation as well as training. The center's latest … major grant extends its years-long relationship with ATE, a program designed to improve technician education—primarily …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51701

Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

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… Western Michigan University administrator who oversees programs for first-year students and a faculty member in … Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes, director of First-Year Experience programs, will be honored during the University's annual … director of Upward Bound, director of the King-Chavez Parks Program and a research associate in science education. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Broncos honored by NCAA for academic prowess

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… 2010-11 academic years. There are 954 different athletics programs that were publicly recognized this year, a grouping … Illinois, Miami, and Akron as schools to have multiple programs recognized. The Bronco men's basketball team … in the top 10 percent, while the Broncos' women's tennis program is one of four in the MAC to be recognized. Men's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/838

WMU awarded $2 million grant to assist migrant students

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… The funding is for the College Assistance Migrant Program, known as CAMP. WMU is one of only nine institutions … migrant education office's related High School Equivalency Program, or HEP. "The students helped by HEP and CAMP are … says. "Our unique, holistic service plan for the CAMP program will provide participants with the comprehensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1019

Geography professor helps organize Lake Michigan Trail Conference

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… Department of Environmental Quality Coastal Zone Management Program, the Lake Michigan Water Trail Association, the … Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, the Michigan Department of Transportation, the … Department of Environmental Quality Coastal Zone Management Program. Registration is free but is limited to 150 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2811

Economist to address poverty in Sichel Series talk

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… Washington University International Development Studies Program. He has done on-site research and program work in developing countries, including Bangladesh, … cosponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6254