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Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… understanding and love for these subjects, setting students up for success both academically and personally.”   Now in … careers.    “They’re not just learning something to get good grades; they’re learning something that’s going to help … fifth and sixth graders coded flood sensors to trigger an alarm in the event of a water overflow in a bathroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, … or other biological material to account for and test? What does the pattern or shape of blood splatter reveal about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… leave a final exam with a job offer, but  Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales course isn't a typical class.  "This … he says. The approach is paying off. "The opportunity to go beyond the textbook and be offered real-world experiences … "I empathize and sympathize with everybody who comes in and does a presentation, because that was me," he says. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

… the world have come to Western Michigan University with one goal: to learn English and transform their future. Some stay … of students master English and achieve their academic goals. "In more than half a century of its existence, … for language to the fledgling program.    A small group began meeting at their homes to plan curriculum, set …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… coach and one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, the goal for the 2025-26 season is simple: Deliver the franchise and fanbase its first-ever Super Bowl victory. The time is now, and the place is Detroit. Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes moves, both small and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) … could see me struggling and told me start figuring out why I thought my approach would have worked and learn from … after class I had questions from his lecture and I would go up and ask him, or I would show up to his office hours to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… through early April on Webex.  The first 10 people who sign up for each book club will receive a free copy of the book.  … include: What is human well-being? What is happiness? What does it mean to live a good and happy life? What things are included in a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… is an expansive collection of online resources that supplies answers and advice on what is commonly known as the … for resources rather than giving them multiple links that go to different places,” says Kasprzyk, who works as an … Development Plan to help them set academic and career goals and track milestones. Other initiatives in the works …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… such as lectures, arts performances and athletics. Q: What does it mean to you to receive WMU’s 2022 Distinguished … without my knowledge. Veeck stands with President Montgomery while receiving WMU's 2022-23 Distinguished Teaching … and leadership that she brings to the classroom in support of students, our marketing programs, our department, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… appear at the top of the plant, high in the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing. The Agave's lowest … more rare and difficult for it to bloom on its own. That’s why we’ve had to take so many special measures.”  Jackson … in this region, so in order to accommodate it, I’ve had to go up there and do it myself.”   As she blooms, Alice will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874