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Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education

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… education Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan high school students could receive college credit … education courses under a new agreement between Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development and the Michigan Department of Education . Under the agreement, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51145

WMU men's basketball team safe and accounted for in Mt. Pleasant

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Members of Western Michigan University's men's basketball team are all safe and accounted for in Mt. Pleasant , Michigan, as the Central Michigan University campus is on high alert following a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45610

Funding available for small businesses to support hiring interns

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's role in a statewide business/higher education network means Southwest Michigan businesses can get funding to help them hire WMU … of WMU's Business Connection, which is part of MCRN—the Michigan Corporate Relations Network. MCRN is a statewide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14572

Association picks WMU as 'Partner of the Year,' honors student

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the fifth year in a row, the southwest Michigan chapter of APICS —the Association for Operations Management—has honored Western Michigan University as Educational Partner of the Year . To … of university relations position with the Southwest Michigan APICS Chapter professional board and will focus on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16509

WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition

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… earns statewide recognition Submitted by Deanne Puca on Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission … equal educational opportunities is recognizing a Western Michigan University mentorship program that bridges the gap … Equity in Education Award winner and will be honored by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20069

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… interaction is limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Michigan University students gained even more experience … and coaching. WMU faculty partnered with Southwest Michigan First to identify professionals from regional … adds, but students were motivated and responsive to his suggestions. " The only times I really had to push and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

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… to the exploding number of English language learners in Michigan, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of … has awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of Western Michigan University professors to boost professional … with English learners. WMU is the only university in Michigan among this year's awardees to obtain funding. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News

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… of the top graduate programs in the nation shows Western Michigan University with eight programs ranked among the top … 50 and two programs assessed as the best of their kind in Michigan. In the latest round of rankings released March 14 … for recognition as that discipline's best such program in Michigan. Top programs WMU graduate programs ranked among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794

Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of Western Michigan University's 29  dwarf hackberry trees has been declared the Michigan State Champion while two others have been … one would also be the National Champion. But none of the biggest campus trees could match the thick girth of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… classrooms Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University Future Teachers of Color President … one teacher who most positively influenced you? For Western Michigan University Future Teachers of Color President and … population disparity between students and teachers, Western Michigan University is therefore taking the lead in uniting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144