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

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… students. The new grant is one of a small number of awards, and the only one made in Michigan, announced Sept. 30 … data behind the strategies embraced and replicated. "After receiving nearly 500 applications from around the … to rigorous analysis and research as the project moves forward. "We had to set this up as an experiment that could …

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

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by … College have joined forces to expand the study of fresh water—a critical natural resource that is in limited supply … to learn how to sustain those resources for those who come after us." About the bachelor's program The B.S. in …

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

Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes

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… rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian mall and water feature. KALAMAZOO--The fenced construction area … and Michigan Avenue, turning both streets into dead-end roadways. Change of Lot 48, behind the Bernhard Center, into … spots that are available now will be available during and after Sangren opens to the public. Although general parking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/356

New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

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… built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, was designed by SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. and constructed … of one of two WMU centers for Counseling and Psychological Services Site of the Tate Center for Research and … used to develop innovative projects and programs, named after Merze Tate, a 1927 WMU graduate who became a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities on the horizon after earning bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new … opportunities. “It is clear that career services doesn’t want any recent graduate missing out on information or … critiques and job search resources, both prior to and after the onset of distance learning. The dedication to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… content has been a challenge, but a challenge our team was ready to take on for our students,” says Bob Stewart , … making this transition easier. The career center’s online services, such as resume critiques, practice interviews, and … possibly will be a norm that will continue at all companies after the novel coronavirus is under control. Students that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… for women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses, even after significant success has been achieved.” Ofstein adds … The women profiled had an attitude that building a business was “a marathon, not a sprint.” By avoiding formal … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … programs dedicated to that goal. The new three-year award from Kresge for Phase 2 of the effort follows … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… next generation of business leaders," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Their philanthropy enables Western … leaders harness their passions and beliefs to change the way we think about profit and purpose through new and … to think about how they can add value to their communities after graduation.” Experiences the center will offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726