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Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… to complete a new dual degree program through an agreement between Western Michigan University and the Instituto … industry, doing finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual … of Lisbon. The opportunity appealed to Sousa in numerous ways, including participating in a program that would …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261
Aviation grad ready for career to take off
News
… are a lot of people back on the ground working to keep them up there. Dezmond Stover is excited to be among them, … people are afraid of change, but the aviation industry is always changing. At Western I learned to adapt and also go … myself for different positions and careers, and how to better myself to get to those places," he says. "All the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507
WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee
News
… of meticulous work in unrelenting summer heat and well away from an apiary buzzing with thousands of honeybees, the … hives during which students scrutinized bees for mites or signs of disease. They also looked at still-encased larvae, … survived, I wouldn’t have been forced to think more about" better ways to protect them. And though last year's colonies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781
Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year
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… Last year's Michigan State Geographic Bee winner was runner-up at the national competition. creating awareness Each year … using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their … to inspire people to care about the planet, the member-supported society offers a community for members to get …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… education this past summer. The program—a partnership between the University, Kalamazoo Public Schools and Benton Harbor Area Schools—offers financial and academic support for district employees like paraprofessionals, bus … as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the program mitigates some of the barriers that impede …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series
News
… serving time in prison and meeting again in college. Taking up Martin Luther King Jr.'s themes of forgiveness and … The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication. Upcoming events The dates, presentations, times and locations of other upcoming Ethics Center events include: Feb. 24-25 : One-act …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640
Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director
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… Crawford , a director of human resources at WMU, will take up the new post Tuesday, Dec. 1 . The position at WMU is specifically designed to lead and assist the University's senior officials … Resources certification and is Certified in Instructional Design and Training Marketing. For more news, arts and events …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359
Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership
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… inception at Western, the 19-member JED Campus team, made up of representatives from across campus, has worked to create a more supportive climate surrounding mental health and expand … well-being of young people of color, Western is making significant progress for minority students on campus. A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480
Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader
Haworth College of Business
… advertising, to maybe dropping everything and picking up HR because being a teaching assistant made me realize how … Jemkort has been offered the opportunity to present her group’s semester long pitch. Supported by the rest of her team, … Scholarship for her academic achievements. “One of my biggest highlights at WMU has been winning my scholarship. In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625
WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz students came up big in DownBeat's 38th Annual Student Music Awards, … Jasperse, professor. Out of State , Small Vocal Jazz Group, Undergraduate College Winner, Greg Jasperse, professor. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720