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Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… bachelor’s to master’s programs—in multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until … Feb. 20 signing ceremony. “Students receive the benefits of an Aquinas liberal arts education, they save money while … earning two degrees, get into the workplace faster with valuable skills and position themselves to earn higher starting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk found exciting challenges … experience-driven learning in the many labs at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at … in a lab.” This spark for engineering began in high school when Funk worked as a floor sweeper for an automotive …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They spend their … Zaire Spencer , a rising junior at Bloomfield Hills High School in suburban Detroit. "There's wonderful technology … in the game," Puckett says, adding that many of the high school-age campers are eager to learn and improve their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has once again been recognized as a … within the stated fields; provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through community engagement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… with tiny NCAA championship trophies peek out over the top of the certificate's jacket. "I might not get a ring, but at … family along the way." On a mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted to pursue a career in exercise science. A … scholarships, which was big for me putting myself through school." Taking a closer look at the University's  exercise …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… to, is beyond challenging. Dr. Selena Protacio "A lot of schools were unprepared to address online teaching in … them a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

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… Michigan University's "Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement" will take … Programs, the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of the Vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series

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… Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series Submitted by … law and women's studies at Brandeis University's Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She was thrust into … Center for the Humanities, Department of Spanish, Frostic School of Art, School of Music, School of Communication, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21125

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The renovation of Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a global society of building engineers, to receive the organization's 2018 Award of Engineering Excellence , an honor bestowed upon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… by Paula M. Davis on Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and WMU President … the articulation agreement between the two institutions. School leaders celebrate the signing. Pictured left to … my time at Kalamazoo Valley I found that one of the most valuable aspects of my experience was the relationships I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502