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WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… study, researchers grew crystals whose material properties can be varied predictably depending on how atoms exchanged … The amount of this “disorder” in the material, they found, can be structurally tailored with a high degree of … They chose to post their work immediately so that others can use it to further refine and apply their research as it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… and societal challenges of tribal governments. The credits can also be applied toward the Master of Public … a member of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi. “Students can engage with various tribal entities through subject … of service-learning projects.” The program is open to applicants who have completed a baccalaureate degree. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… typically involves months of research and writing that can total more than 100 pages, is no easy feat. A handful of … food insecurity are ripe for research. Research and writing can be solitary experiences, but WMU emphasizes collegial … set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students blogged twice each day and developed short and longer writing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… being applied to looking at these investments.” So how can individuals help give voice to the importance of these … “My primary teaching tool is service learning. Our students can’t help solve social and environmental challenges if they … completely when the semester is over. They realize they can build their personal and professional skills through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… but a Western Michigan University program provides struggling students a place to find support. The University's … "We're just trying to help the students any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just … and all kinds of leadership careers. We also have the Upward Bound Program, where our mission is to bring up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… pizza parties are the humorous answer to "What can management do to satisfy, reward or reward employees?"  … or posts were genuine questions, asking how employees can be rewarded. And frequently, the answer to that question … perspective for organizations," explains Hills. Hills suggests organizations should be seeking feedback from their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… (AI) across industries is pervasive. Businesses can already see the transformative power of AI with its … or concepts to fool HR software into advancing an applicant’s opportunity for interview,” says Chen. “After … in a symbiotic way has the potential to shift skill sets upwards, thereby increasing the quality of one’s contribution …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… persist and persevere. “I don't think there's anything we can't accomplish if we work on it together,” adds Bott. … “That's what this last year has taught me—that none of us can survive without each other, and that our best work is … a physical building. [caption align="left"] [/caption] “How can we not take care of the emotional well-being of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

More than 15,000 have signed up for WMU Alert

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… WMU Alert registration in GoWMU Only students and employees can register a phone number in the system and each person can register only one number. WMU Alert caller ID is (269) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/329

Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved

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… of assistance, yet don't get involved. They believe they can't make a difference or that someone else will … our community about when and how to intervene safely. If we can galvanize the campus population to stand up and help in … from dangerous drinking to dehumanizing behaviors, we can make WMU a safer and more secure place for all." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611