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Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

News

… people identifying the one thing they can do in their daily work to improve access to higher education for students from … Fostering Success Michigan Summit will feature skill-based workshops in which experts present concrete information that … simulation and student breakout session will be valuable opportunities for students to engage with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

WMU and new medical school offer dual MD-MBA degree

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… efficiency and effectiveness of a physician's day-to-day work, a growing need in the medical field. "We are very … the classroom. In addition, since our program is focused on working professionals, they also get a broad view of best practices in many different areas of business." How it works Applicants for the dual-degree program must meet all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13776

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… timely graduation. Blurring the lines between school and work by engaging students in experience-based learning, … tap skills in front of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where she works as a nurse. A renewed, more intensive focus on … pursuing two distinct degrees—nursing and dance. Today, she works as a nurse in a surgical intensive care unit. And when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… to give people who are visually impaired who live, work or visit a WMU campus more independence, says Jayne … but Aira makes it more convenient and easier.” How it works Aira is a free downloadable iOS or Android phone or … who is blind, says agents have helped her not only with homework but also can relay the colors of her outfits and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Focused on the future

W Magazine

… Research on topics such as leadership, strategy, meaningful work and leading with purpose Explore the opportunities … would have never considered myself a strong leader, but by working on real problems for real businesses, I was faced … is operated by a student team. Revolution Farms Students worked with Revolution Farms to aid the community-focused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166

Facilities Management units recognized for good stewardship

News

… president for Facilities Management. "As a department, we work every day to improve the environment for our region as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1239

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

News

… University staff. She hires and trains the student workers, as well as handles a wide variety of business- and … ready to welcome its next special group (or event)," a co-worker wrote. "Katie is also known to show up on a scheduled … an "awesome" rapport with students and shows up for work each day "with a sincere smile and unfailing energy." …

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

Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences .   Post-degree work experience programs like Optional Practical Training are incredibly valuable for international students upon their return home, he …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… student) has individual projects and plans, they’re all working to collect data that will work together,” says Barkman. “They all do every single … the case, the classroom research model would still be valuable because students "come in not having much (scientific …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… its best chance of survival.  Read more of Mary Morse's work:   English Birth Girdles: Devotions for Women in …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent