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WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… of the interior architecture and design program, and working alongside our outstanding product design program, … to developing design professionals who will impact how we make our world better."   This shift to interior … expanded focus equips them with a deeper skill set, opening doors to career opportunities in the interior design and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622

Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… the assistance provided by this office, thanks to the tremendous work and energy the team gives in assisting our region’s … infusion. "More than half of all Americans either own or work for a small business," she explains. "And small …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… WMU-Traverse City and complete the final two years of coursework required for the bachelor's degree. Students also may … NMC and WMU and our freshwater-focused degrees demonstrates how our institutions are providing students the training … of the world's surface fresh water and Michigan has a tremendous diversity of lakes, streams and wetlands, so this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… program, which is ranked 12th in the nation. They are working on a citywide maintenance and stores facility as … leading the projects. They include recent graduates Hanna Downs of Novi, and Tom Monette of Sterling Heights; current … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

University garners two new grants related to water quality

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… to water quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Work funded by the grants will be complete by 2017. … Division, will be the point person for the plans. Work on them may start as early as this coming summer but … sewer system that is 100 percent contained on site and does not contribute any runoff to off-site water bodies. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… the only one made in Michigan, announced Sept. 30 by the DOE and meant to create and validate through ongoing … to be more supportive of student persistence. The work will be done with the input of students for whom the … work. The 40 members of the original planning group also showed commitment to rigorous analysis and research as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… vice president for community partnerships, Wood will work closely with University leadership to advance corporate … retired in July. Kara Wood Wood has spent the past 12 years working for the city of Grand Rapids. She started as … Administration for about two years. Her previous experience working for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum

College of Health and Human Services

… two-year program is designed to prepare WMed students to work in rural and underserved urban settings by improving … and medically underserved communities across Michigan. Donovan Roy, Ed.D. , WMed's assistant dean for diversity and … Program. For more information about the program,  contact donovan.roy@med.wmich.edu or lisa.brennan@wmich.edu. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395

Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… involved in the strategic operations of HIGE, and I have no doubt that she will continue their progress in her interim … culture outreach programs in Southwest Michigan. She has worked as professor at Western and became an administrator …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/ying-zeng-interim-hige

WMU faculty member to discuss leading institutions at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Series hosted by the Haworth College of Business. Dr. Doug Lepisto , assistant professor of management, will give … Lot 72R. Lepisto Lepisto's research centers on explaining how individuals and organizations effectively adapt and … apparel company undergoing change. Prior to academia, he worked on strategy as a management consultant with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42117