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Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Preservation Submitted by Sara Dillon on Students in the WMU Archaeology Field School have the opportunity to … Michigan Economic Development Corporation “These awardees are helping us build a stronger Michigan by preserving the … to increase student and community involvement; that’s what’s really nice,” says Erika Hartley , director of the

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… Systems' headquarters near Dallas is not -- not -- the home of the WMU Alumni Club of Texas.  It just seems … and corporation aviation, the U.S. military, airports and what is now referred to as rotorcraft -- as opposed to … 3,500 types of aircraft, FreeFlight services and products are designed for safety, flight efficiency, affordability, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

News

… physical education teacher whose passion for helping others and inculcating lifelong healthy habits inspired … positive self-talk, and social and emotional learning—are still practices daily and were relied upon during her … Should students return to a regular learning schedule? What about riding the bus? Districts are required to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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of student employees at Western Michigan University. While there are a variety of benefits to working on campus, a new career … about becoming part of a community, it's about finding out what your individual strengths are." SERVING UP SUCCESS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Ten staffers honored for outstanding service

News

… as outstanding employees during a Dec. 3 reception in the Bernhard Center to recognize the fall 2015 recipients of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference Award. … $300, before taxes, and a commemorative certificate. They are: Sheila Atherton , Accounts Receivable Jayne P. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28926

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… organizations in multiple ways. Enrollment is now open for the four-year degree program designed to help meet the … workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas ranging from government defense to supply chain … through 2028. As of 2018, the median annual pay was $98,350. Available positions are only expected to increase as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

Business students win national sales challenge

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… marketing program took first place overall , besting 37 other schools at the Russ Berrie Institute National Sales … the top spot," says Eckert. "It is also a testament to what we teach to all of our sales and business marketing … the best talent from the best programs in the country, we are able to come out on top." Reinhackel, who drew on her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alyssa Zamora … University that she saw the possibility of making it a career and using it as a vessel for change. "I really want to … other first-generation college students, Zamora was unsure what to expect leaving home and diving head-first into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

Registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… on Registration now open for summer classes. KALAMAZOO—The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is … courses that begin the week of May 6 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture … A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff members, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6650

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 , for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Thanksgiving recess … officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU offices … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Admissions office is closed Thursday through Sunday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11137