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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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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