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Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… recordings are still available to watch online . "What I like about this program is it's kind of two prongs: There's … upbringing. It just means everything, because I'd like to see individuals who, like myself, maybe didn't have the opportunities to do the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising
Haworth College of Business
… to reach my fullest potential. Being uplifted and supported like this really helps students flourish. I’m also so … team of other media students. We run the media team exactly like a media team at a professional company.” The highlight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895
President Montgomery forges legacy of student success
W Magazine
… staff whose dedication and commitment make students feel like they belong here, like they want to remain here at WMU and graduate as … for future leaders two years in a row.” While students like DeRaad were excited to be led by a renowned expert in …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes
From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway
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… places when I went for my initial audition where I felt like I could really see myself being there as a home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors … could do," Francés says. "That understanding made me feel like it was the place for me." Putting in the Work Francés …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011
Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts
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… scenarios for what future Arctic conflicts might look like. The event, Emerging Arctic Conflicts, Law and Ethics, … lucrative energy and mineral reserves. "The Arctic is likely to become a geopolitical flashpoint, but probably more in terms of grabs for soft power—like shipping lanes and natural resources—rather than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942
Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26
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… employed quickly, working in their field and in jobs they like, according to WMU’s most recent Career Outcomes Report … of pricing among other public universities across Michigan. Likewise, WMU housing costs are on par with local market …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs
Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success
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… could create something that could be designed and molded unlike anything that can be done on an injection molding … nylon. "It's so strong that I can take it and swing it like a hammer and it won't break on the ground. It blows … by the guidance he received at Western, through instructors like Jay Shoemaker , adjunct faculty and advisor for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053
Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship
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… some hard times, been homeless, lived in motels and stuff like that. I'm just so grateful that I found the path I did, … in the entertainment industry, but it seemed more businesslike—like I could make money," she says. But throughout her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925
Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… company has a huge amount of corporate data they would like to mine and utilize to better serve their customers, … believe it will help drive the industry to a new high much like PC dominance, cloud computing and mobile device. Not … day-to-day with AI assistance. What do you see as the biggest challenge today? Chen: I think Responsible AI is …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning
Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential
College of Education and Human Development
… says Shettler. "We also teach them about basic life skills, like how to play chess and writing in cursive. And we … how to write grants and create content for social media, like fliers and videos." According to Shettler, the staff at …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience