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Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Our world is not the same world it was a year ago. We’ve seen tremendous challenges—a pandemic, … strife—and yet, we persisted. In the University’s quest to fulfill its purpose, “So that all may learn,” countless … The willingness to pull together and move forward is a testament, Bott says, to the Western community's resolve to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

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… Michigan University student ambassador KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To get a sense of how accommodating Western Michigan … to all-virtual services “has a lot of moving pieces and we want it to be excellent; not having any precedent can be … in eight days, says Director of Admissions Alicia Kornowa . "Lunchtime Live" interactive chats, Western Wednesday …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … week of Jan. 22 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are … 3030 Brown Hall. Tuition: $120. Course instructors Huaming Wang is a painting instructor from Guilin, China. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3891

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … the Kalamazoo Marathon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Runners are off to the virtual races! The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

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… incoming students about sustainability and a novel way to produce green electricity are among the research projects … to pursue. WMU's Student Sustainability Grant Program awarded $10,928 to four projects during the spring round of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University is excited to announce the opening of the Evaluation Lab, an innovative … and write reports, among many other tasks. Along the way, they develop skills in critical thinking, cultural … finance and leadership and business strategy, explains, “I want to go into investment banking. I appreciate  being able …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Four partner community colleges sign new agreements with WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pictured left to right: WMU's Greene, LMC's Harrison, LCC's Knight, Glen … . Reverse transfer agreements, WMU’s Greene says, are a way to honor the college choices and paths students follow … both their time at their community college and at WMU. “We want them to have the flexibility of entering the job market …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3362

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… says the pandemic has pushed youth mental health concerns to crisis levels, yet a Western Michigan University study … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias training among mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Forging a new path with HyFlex

Haworth College of Business

… options. With career opportunities, family life and day-to-day responsibilities, time can begin to slip away faster than expected. For Andy MacMillan , a … for a former employer of mine.” Obtaining an MBA has always been an interest for MacMillan, though not always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73237

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… Michigan University is taking its well-being support to the next level, offering a new platform to give students … is our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and … staff will work with students to explore options going forward. Uwill supplements Western's robust array of well-being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195