Search

WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic

Haworth College of Business

… deadly epidemic. With the help of Chinese colleagues and support from the Haworth College of Business Food Industry … commented, “Basically, I just drive directly to a large supermarket to buy food and then go home quickly. I won't … stay too long … ” 58.6% of households reported stocking up on food and beverages. Frequently noted choices were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581

Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition

News

… access to a high-quality college education and provides up to $5,500 to public university students annually. Budget … revenue, tuition is by far the major funding source, supporting such essential student needs as high-quality … pricing for student housing, setting rates that are designed to keep on-campus living affordable and comparable to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055

Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns

News

… (not verified) on WMU's Sarah Pepper, an integrated supply management major, worked last year for Sigma Machine … a maximum of $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire up to two interns for summer 2019. "The matching funds are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

News

… plan that is serviceable for many years to come." Significant input gathered Facilities Management's campus … he needs to be is fairly unappetizing if you have to walk up and down West Michigan because Parking Ramp 1 is full or … major themes that came out of the open houses: The parking supply is ample, but the current system does not work well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene … and are applying for more funding to conduct smaller follow-up meetings and develop e-learning tools. They will also be … to keep the ball rolling so whatever is learned and decided upon in these workshops, we can keep things moving on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… all at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … and closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 4. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center … Jan. 12. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

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

News

… to transform WMU's culture and structures to be more supportive of student persistence. The work will be done with … The Promise is a nine-year-old initiative that provides up to four years' tuition and fees at any Michigan public … be invited to be part of the project and will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Both approaches will fall …

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

International students at WMU to share their cultures

News

… and ends with China Day. In between, numerous events, all free and open to the public, are being staged around the … hosted by University units and international student groups. International Education Week A joint initiative of the … It will be as if the Caribbean had moved to WMU for a couple hours. Sunday, Nov. 13 Malaysian and Indonesian Night …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… where she rejoined the talent development team. This group is responsible for professional and leadership … and leadership through change. VandenBerg shadowed and supported the trainers regularly, gaining an inside look at a … That feeling would not be possible without the unwavering support that I have felt from faculty and staff at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

News

… center is completely ready to welcome its next special group (or event)," a co-worker wrote. "Katie is also known to show up on a scheduled day off because she wants to help our … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805