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Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… human trafficking Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on … in pain. She never really asked me questions. "I was so upset at her because every month when she came, I would say, … she says. While she was free from the shackles of modern-day slavery, however, the trauma of five years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… the job site. Brenna Vaughn, right, and Danny Rogers, left, display the prototype for their product, SnapDuct. Seniors … their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … the help of WMU engineering student Max Chen , who helped design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and alumni events.   In addition to engaging with the Bronco Nation at the Lions’ den …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

TicketSocket helps put the business world at students’ fingertips with laptop fund gift

Haworth College of Business

… Mich. — A mobile computer lab fully equipped with the software that prepares students for the future—that was the … globally.  Visiting campus in 2024 to receive the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Finance and … College of Business and its associated clubs and programs set me up with strong skills in public speaking and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/ticketsocket-laptop-gift

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor Submitted by Kaitlynn … balance of giving us liberty and making sure we don’t set the house on fire," agrees Vetor, adding Dillon's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Three development, alumni relations VP candidates to visit campus

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… Three development, alumni relations VP candidates to visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … internationally to earn the "AHP Top Performer Award" in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Previously, Burchett has been … president for advancement at Ringling College of Art and Design, vice president for university advancement at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50081

Young people pursue varied interests at WMU summer camps

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… of Western Michigan University. Registration is under way for many of the camps, and space is limited for most. … language and culture, printmaking, clay whistles, Web page design, digital storytelling, flash fiction and chess. Fee: $100 per …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/362

TechNext: A life-changing learning experience

Haworth College of Business

… program, students are introduced to meaningful career pathways and how they can design a life well-lived that is authentic to who they are. … of exploration, pushing boundaries and fostering a mindset of fearlessness. Each encounter and discussion within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73624

Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four outstanding faculty members have been chosen to represent Western … the institution with the other MAC fellows. It's a great way for them to explore new professional opportunities while … COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Orders by U.S. Governors” (Policy Design and Practice, 2020). Before entering academia, he had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65810

NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… education with generative AI and BIM Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Hexu Liu KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine using generative AI and building information modeling (BIM) to bring your classroom … education, addressing key challenges related to curriculum design, instructor support and individualized learning. In …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering