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Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks
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… Michigan University students are expected to save a total of nearly $164,000 on the cost of textbooks and course enrollment in 2021 through a grant … course and manager of recruitment and outreach for the School of Social Work. The availability of high-quality OER …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257
New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers
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… an MBA from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business . "It's been on my bucket list ever since I … to a classmate. While he'd always planned on graduate school, "life happened" and he followed other opportunities. … life takes them. "The flexibility is really valuable," says Greschak, who joined class virtually on a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891
Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship
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… by Erin Flynn on Left to right: Dr. Steven Butt, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Imani … Detroit, has been designing her own handbags since middle school. The Bronco Innovators Challenge helped her take a … their own creations. She says the challenge offered invaluable opportunities to push her idea into the future. "I am …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467
Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western
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… Mich.—Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Western Michigan University, and the Safe on Campus program is among a number of initiatives focused on making sure all Broncos have the … they were 12, have gay-straight alliances at their high school and have parents who are eager allies. But as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227
Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events
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… South Korea. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jessica Clark moved outside of and across the country to pursue her and her husband’s … and active military personnel be successful. She found the school’s flexible hours and online courses ideal for … adapt and overcome. Having a family, navigating different schools in different cities—it can be challenging whether …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151
Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger obituary
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger , professor emeritus of transportation technology, died Thursday, May 25 . He … the Standards for Automotive Instruction in post-high school training. He was a member of the Society of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41022
Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change
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… is giving students a platform to take action on one of the most important issues to young people today: climate … a child, and it’s only becoming more severe. I think a lot of students have it on their minds," says Meg Baldry , a … levels," says Dr. Steve Bertman , professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224
Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project
College of Education and Human Development
… restart archival project Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s flapper dress. … in the fashion merchandising industry, she returned to school to follow her passion of curating and studying … curator. "S o, I think the collection is a very valuable way to look at history for students." According to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074
Sales and business marketing once again earns national top program accolades
Haworth College of Business
… marketing program , housed within the Haworth College of Business, has once again been named a top national … was recognized for preparing students for careers in professional selling as well as elevating the sales … —The program has been listed as a top U.S. sales school by study.com since 2007. About Sales Education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53446
Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts
W Magazine
… Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of photos from my days at WMU. I used to go to parties or … but also for its engineering department. “I had a couple of drafting classes in high school, and so I thought drafting and design would be a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813