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Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns

W Magazine

… left, and Gloria Park, right, hear from clients as part of their summer Broncos Lead internship with Room 35, a … had our back and was looking out to make sure we had a valuable experience.” “Being able to be compensated for an … Western has offered Gray and McVey, as they credit the school for making their venture a reality. The pair of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making strides in some of the fastest moving industries of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). … is a tip you would share with students about success in school and launching their careers as engineers? Chen: …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees … in her role as coordinator of exhibitions for the Frostic School of Art. She is a registrar, preparator and designer, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … climate change research at the United Nations Conference of Parties. ANN ARBOR, Mich.—People often discuss the … on the horizon for Wilder, who expects to complete graduate school next year. This spring she'll head to Bogota, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… family members and caregivers covering every aspect of a child’s life is essential to treatment. … says Weaver, who will graduate this summer with a Master of Social Work degree. “It’s important to have a … various disciplines at Western and WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine has identified “Center Cores” to guide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… that WMU students have garnered the most scholarships out of all students nationally who received awards. Overall, 16 … earn scholarships from the NGA than any other single school ," says Bob Samples , executive-in-residence and … experience they get in the grocery business and the rigors of the program are a testament to that success ." MEET THE …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

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

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

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison Hoeksema, a … WMU's child development and services program, reads to preschoolers at Jennings Development Interplex.   Hoeksema … Hoeksema helps Chance, a preschooler at JDI, cut shapes out of Play-Doh. Hoeksema voices the whale character while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185