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Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was struggling with a financial analysis paper for another class and … open and relating concepts to everyday things we like and can understand, accounting was manageable. For example, when …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Application fee waived for MBA open house attendees

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… aspiring to earn a Master of Business Administration can get a head start this month by attending an MBA open … with research and innovation being key. Its MBA program can be completed in just two years and can help graduates take the next step in their careers. To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20214

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… takes a huge amount of weight off my shoulders! I can now spend my senior year focusing on school, friends, … tool in keeping the virus from spreading on campus—and show gratitude to those students taking steps to protect the … on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037

WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren

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… "Providing services to both grandparents and grandchildren can be very beneficial and can assist young children in developing skills that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/57

WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest

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… is Jan. 10, 2013. KALAMAZOO—Who says kids these days can’t write? Western Michigan University's Lee Honors … for high school students to demonstrate that young writers can display extraordinary talent for the craft. Organizers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938

Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… of campus near Sangren Hall is now viewed as the place that can accommodate large-activity gatherings, freeing the … the creation of varying fountain depths and a new waterfall feature. Existing fountain jets will be retained … Planning and Finance Council and to senior leadership. It can be seen by visiting the Facilities Planning website at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… stewards. By creating a database of information we can do a better job of monitoring and improving the health … Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Wexford. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… For many, finding a community that meets their standards can be overwhelming. This annual migration also causes hardship for the community. Studies show that college grads drive innovation and economic … us from even starting." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach July 5, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development

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… behavioral health  workforce. "It's another thing we can do at Western Michigan University to impact care in West … powerful and allow us to expand the number of youth who can be served at our internship sites from Benton Harbor to … underserved communities in southwestern Michigan.  A significant portion of the grant funds will be used to provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… did not face challenges with language but, as an African-American man, he also experienced racism and some … family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," … data.  In 2016, National Center for Education Statistics showed that the graduation rate was 39.5% and 53.6% for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165