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Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… The volunteer teams are from WMU's celebrated integrated supply management program, which is ranked 12th in the … well in the Bronco Force Solutions Team concept, which is designed to provide consulting assistance to entities with … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups

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… Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Buddy from "Elf … PNC Broadway in West Michigan and Broadway Plus series lineups , which include performances of "Sister Act" and … & Hyde Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.—The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15428

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… professor emerita and former chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, and Dr. Ellen Page-Robin , founding … because it was scary for them to approach people, to set up interviews and get out there and conduct the interviews. … extended outside of a few questions answered for a school assignment. This really made students aware of the progression …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She didn't know it … dreamt of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my dream job every day," says Francés, noting … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the … to become a father figure to her. He remembers her speaking up as an undergraduate to educate people on campus and in … am not just healing myself by finding social justice; I am freeing other people. I am an abolitionist." For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Autonomous electric vehicle donation will bolster research opportunities at Western

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… be at the forefront of emerging technologies and set them up for success in the sustainable energy field. "It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/68426

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… prepare students for interviews. Instead of playing catch-up, we decided to lean into it and become a resource for the … every day. The team thanks Dean Satish Deshpande for the support and the freedom to embark on new AI initiatives at the college.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… in Marcellus, Michigan. “I chose Special Education for a couple reasons,” shared Audrey Cripps. “The individuals my … begun to develop habits like arriving to work early to set up for daily and weekly activities and designating time after the school day for work tasks. Then, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… discovery and applications of AI to industry. Dr. Ajay Gupta , professor of computer science, is an expert in … AI Initiative has called for workforce development with AI. Up to 47% of U.S. jobs fall in the high-risk category and … government sources have consistently projected gaps in the supply and demand for skilled labor in AI. Recent AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots.  “Although (each student) has individual … scientific data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.”  As for what is next, …

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