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New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered
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… says Campos, who worked closely with Dr. Christopher Biggs , assistant professor of music, to put the new major … training at a four-year institution or technical school, Biggs says. "It's very exciting to have a technical program … the area they're most interested in as they work their way up through the program," Biggs says. Students will top their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748
Team of business students wins national case competition
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… for an independent grocer in Ohio. The competition, designed to further the professional development of students, … of seniors taking home the top prize of $8,000, which will support scholarships and programming. The winning team Daniel Tyranski of West Bloomfield, Mich., integrated supply management major Jessica Roerig of Caledonia, Mich., …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13998
New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future
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… with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and design details. I like sitting by the windows so I can watch … now is really going to be exciting.” There are plenty of upgrades that come along with the new facility to help … are a number of sitting areas throughout the building designed to encourage a sense of community. Outside the front …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760
Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… of the winning team from WMU. The presentation team was supported by a research team comprised of students Jensen … Chicago and Matthew Wyand of Crown Point, Indiana. The group prepared for 10 weeks, meeting with faculty advisors, … able to create. With every member of the team there to support each other’s success, it made the long days and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334
Student team launching NASA competition dream
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… students over the past six years to move the club from a group of individual hobbyists to a competitive team. Jay Krebs … a lot these days. At least twice a week, they gather to design their mission system, which will include a rocket, a … will incorporate the lessons learned into their final design. They will begin building the competition rocket in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773
University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
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… They have one day a week "to relax and be a normal pup a little bit and not so regimented," says Cable. "But, at … campus." The dogs work as a team with the officers. "We end up relying on each other when we are working. One example of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU
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… and learn from world-class faculty. Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music composition and … instruments and faculty who are very well versed," says Biggs, who adds that performers receive little to no training … Hennessey) The SPLICE Institute, which just wrapped up its fifth year on the WMU campus, is a weeklong, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151
WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars
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… industry. Today, the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship has supported 83 Haworth College of Business students with more … WMU Haworth recently celebrated their 2021 scholars—a group of 13 students with majors in accounting, finance and … process, and some get offers for full-time positions upon earning their degree. The firm currently employs nine …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096
Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs
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… and advertising students. The Bronco Blitz initiative is supported by a Western Experience-Driven Learning Venture … education, ensuring students are career-ready upon graduation. "I've watched our digital marketing program more than quadruple in size in a few short years, so these initiatives (and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024
Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… combines integral parts of reading instruction to provide significant support to reading proficiency. “Teacher candidates start … the Read by Grade 3 Law to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing to provide them support. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518