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WMU student receives $10,000 accountancy scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, recently received a competitive $10,000 … degree in accountancy and is now pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy at WMU. She plans to complete her … my education and experience at WMU,” says Mac. “As a result of this scholarship, I am able to focus on obtaining my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68477

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

W Magazine

… support to new levels Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kannon Hoffman, a sustainability studies major, works with a … at Hamilton Law, learns about her strengths during a professional development workshop. Students in the Broncos Lead Internship Program take part in several paid professional development sessions throughout the summer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

West Michigan investment fund secures $21 million for local business community

News

… left, Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver stand in front of Western's Haworth College of Business. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sleeping Giant Capital , a … with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, has secured commitments now totaling $21 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64313

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7 . “One of higher education’s most important contributions to … impact and presence into the community. Miles is a professor of sociology and director of the University Center … of service and visionary leadership make her an invaluable asset to Western and the community. Even during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… challenges students Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A team of Western Michigan University students traveled to Boston to participate in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' annual meeting, which included the … student teams from the around the country. A team of Western Michigan University students traveled to Boston …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

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… nations, is adding a tribal governance course to its Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program. The product of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272

Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship

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… Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … University community as a Presidential Innovation Professor . A new hire in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences , her research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65852

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Barkman's molecular biology lab conducts research as part of the course. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Reading textbooks. Taking … quizzes. Research papers. An experiment or two.  Those are often the first, and only, things that come to mind when you … the case, the classroom research model would still be valuable because students "come in not having much (scientific …

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

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… aid plan approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Thursday, tuition and required fees for … will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. Accounting for about 73% of the University’s $407 million general operating budget, … library services, public safety and other essentials of the student experience. “First and foremost, our concern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

PA department makes holidays special for local family

Physician Assistant

… gifts for their children. Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo matched the PA program with a local family in … and donations from the community, allowing them to meet all of the needs and “wishes” on the family's holiday list. "I … compassion shown by our students," says Dave Areaux , chair of the department. "Every year they beat our expectations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70180