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WMU's Beltline students moving downtown during building renovation

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… for seven months of extensive renovations. During the work, some 550 Grand Rapids-area students will take classes … for the fall 2015 semester. Creating a 'more productive work environment'  "The renovations to the Beltline location will provide an enhanced workspace for students as well as opportunity for growth," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20669

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… of students’ needs. Laura Frantz and Austin Szafranski both work with children in a rural school district in southwest … them a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and Frantz are also gaining valuable professional experience. The grad students’ work with …

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

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… engineering,” he says.   Braasch spent a great deal of time working on projects in engineering labs in Floyd Hall. Dr. … ways to prevent cyberattacks on power grids. Braasch also worked with Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala , professor of … where I want to live ; I have a goal for what I want to do workwise,” he says. “I’ve developed skills I would not have …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and … practices that emphasize how business can build financial, social and environmental capital. Fred Keller Keller founded … can complement financial performance with important work in the social and environmental arenas. Driven by this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

WMU adds new undergraduate and graduate program concentrations

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… Students can double-count 12 credit hours of coursework in both undergraduate and graduate degrees under the … life span specialization in the master's degree program in social work will prepare WMU students for work involving … In addition, the program is consistent with the School of Social Work's mission to educate social workers to advocate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16288

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… and medicine, community and international development, and social and human services.  He has led or been the … The Evaluators' Institute, a prestigious national venue for workshops on evaluation. His scholarly contributions led to … noted, been "among a growing number of anthropologists and social scientists who aim to put their scholarly research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808

Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… for her Introduction to Public Relations class. "As a social worker, I feel I have an ethical obligation to make … that direction," adds Jennifer Klauth , an instructor for a Social Work Roles and Services course and manager of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Brandon Youker, standing, works with student employees in the Evaluation Lab. … and enterprise hub. "The Evaluation Lab provides us with valuable insights into how effectively our programs are serving … entrepreneurs' needs." By prioritizing organizations with social justice missions and programs, the lab hopes to play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Bridging academia and public health: A semester of collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… several health issues in the plans, including STI testing, social isolation, vaccinations, preventing respiratory …   Each semester, KCHCSD hires two BSPH students to work part-time, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to the agency's mission. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/1210ph

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… and financial professionals; and foster lifelong ethical, social and public responsibilities. The recognition received … engagement. “The significance of earning gold status is valuable to a chapter,” says faculty advisor Amanda Remo, … to recruiters that these are excellent students who have worked hard toward their chosen profession. It also shows …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024