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Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP
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… research centers and efforts leading to growth in undergraduate engagement in research." "We look forward to Dr. … need to advance the frontiers of knowledge and creative scholarship," Montgomery adds. At Embry-Riddle, Seker led … and Computer Science in 2012, leading development of graduate and undergraduate programs as well as teaching and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867
Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition
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… Futures Gift is also funding the greatest expansion of scholarships in the history of the institution. And new this … year,” President Edward Montgomery says. “Within months of graduation, 9 of 10 new Bronco alumni land jobs or are pursuing graduate studies. Even better, they get jobs they like in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055
Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
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… financial aid assistance, Western Michigan University undergraduate students can find holistic support in the new … new online platform within the goWMU portal connects undergraduate students with a personalized success team tailored … up on tasks from an appointment, such as filling out a scholarship application or trying out different study tips. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934
Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… up a year in Brazil after receiving the prestigious Boren Scholarship . The $20,000 grant is awarded by the National … back until April 2018, two weeks before I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I kind of changed my plans." … work for the federal government for at least one year after graduation in exchange for the funding. "It is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
National association honors historian for service
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… secretary. At WMU, she teaches, serves as director of graduate studies for her department, and writes about as … international academic organization dedicated to fostering scholarship and teaching in the many fields of legal history … international members include historians, law professors, graduate students, lawyers and judges. For more WMU news, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50424
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
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… above their trauma and created their own success. Alexis graduated magna cum laude from Western in 2019 as a two-time … Seita Scholars Program—a comprehensive support and scholarship program for students who have experienced foster … National Foster Youth Institute, only 56% of foster youth graduate high school and less than 3% graduate from college. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
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… agility. Seeing the best in people may be this engineering grad’s greatest strength. “If people believe you care about … great success.” Leaping beyond his comfort zone After graduating, Singh went to work at Ford Motor Company but … that currently provides about 800 girls from sixth to 12th grade access to life-changing education. Since Singh’s days …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship
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… her favorite arts programs as well as endow a new Medallion Scholarship for students in the fine arts. The gift, and the … scholarships are WMU's premier awards for incoming undergraduates, providing $50,000 over four years. "We will … of Michigan. Her husband, Arthur Hearron, also was a graduate of U-M and a lifelong musician. He worked for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654
WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship
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… WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship Submitted … on Shuman KALAMAZOO—A recent Western Michigan University graduate has received a prestigious national fellowship to … a Math for America-D.C. Fellowship, which provides: a scholarship covering full tuition and fees for a Masters in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7916
Personal care, school and other supplies sought for Seita students
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… who qualify for the program, which offers a full tuition scholarship, provides campus housing during breaks and other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7928