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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
News
… 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
News
… 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