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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home next to her son. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning a … than other students (while taking care of a child and also working), but I believe if you work very effectively and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Campus compensation project heads for home stretch

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… are about the scope, strategic impact and nature of work for groups of common jobs rather than the specific … exempt (salaried) staff members. A website detailing the work of the Staff Compensation Project is periodically updated to reflect the work completed. The site can be found at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23445

Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band

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… organizations in the country is a testament to the hard work he put in as a music performance student at Western. In … master's degree in jazz studies in 2022. "The fact that he worked so hard to get his focus back and his confidence in … artists. "But it's really gratifying to see Brent in arguably one of the most coveted and secure positions in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221

Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… a great amount of recognition for their many hours of work.” Buster Bronco signed books for people who made a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… program, which is ranked 12th in the nation. They are working on a citywide maintenance and stores facility as … and alumni could provide the necessary talent and teamwork to help the city," says Jones. "The culture of our … is to take on complex challenges for the right reasons and work hard to accomplish goals. When Michigan's largest city …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… to be more supportive of student persistence. The work will be done with the input of students for whom the … the two groups. Both approaches will fall within the framework of WMU's First Year Seminar offerings, so that students … credit for their experiences.  The approach for the new work, says Beach, "is a different from 'business as usual' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

University garners two new grants related to water quality

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… to water quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Work funded by the grants will be complete by 2017. … Division, will be the point person for the plans. Work on them may start as early as this coming summer but … must be completed by June 2017. List says the bulk of the work over the next three years will involve surveys and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425

Western student chapter receives superior merit award

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… Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. , SHRM president and CEO. “The hard work of WMU’s Society for Excellence in Human Resources … development and interest in HR as we navigate changing workplaces.” SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to … 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021. SEHR president Lauren Pytlak worked closely with her executive board to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64880

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Fulbright Scholar Program awards to conduct research or work abroad during the 2018-19 academic year. Dr. Michael … Spain. Stellar research for Famiano Dr. Michael Famiano at work in Japan Through his Fulbright Award, Famiano is … matter behaves at extremes in density and temperature. This work is important because many stellar environments exist at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… Puca on WMU students Anthony Huberty and Emily Ekkens work on the Get-A-Grip rock climbing training device for the … connect students to mentors from regional businesses to work with them through the product design competition. … presentations. These new relationships proved to be invaluable, not only to students' professional development but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845