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Making 'work from home' work for you
W Magazine
… the absence of a dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the … of weeks turned into several months. Some of us might not go back to the office until next year, or even at all, as a … Ideally, you should sit for no more than 20 minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168
Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry
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… WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned in a big audition in New York. … performing on Broadway in "Ain't Too Proud—the Life and Times of the Temptations." And she's no exception. Broncos … program solidified her path at Western. "Jay (Berkow) does a great job of putting together a team of alumni and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265
Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize
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… your ducts in a row. The process can be labor-intensive and time consuming. But two Western Michigan University sales … says Vaughn, whose father owns Mattawan Mechanical. "What I found to be a problem in the industry is the process … the longest process out of anything else an HVAC contractor does." He started developing the concept in December …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859
WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry
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… about this," Spybrook says. "I feel like this is very timely. There are a lot of issues across the social sciences … on Educational Effectiveness was founded some 10 years ago with the goal of promoting rigorous research in … than they would have had all the findings been reported. What it will do Creating a registry of studies would help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… "It's not quite as difficult as computer science because it doesn't involve a lot of programming, but you do need other … she says. Sun maintained that 4.0 GPA throughout her time at WMU and will graduate at the top of her class … if you work very effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… very badly, but I didn’t have the right credentials at the time,” she says. When she landed a long-term substitute … position, she decided she wanted to change her career for good. Securing a spot in Western’s inaugural Urban Teacher … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… signs. “This is not one of those things where you just got up in the morning, left your home, got on your bicycle … of students, told the crowd. “We want you to know that what you have done is amazing. Not everybody can do that—and … try new foods and activities and see snow for the first time. They had researched area attractions and knew about …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025
From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion
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… like that, but then somehow that didn't translate to what I went to college for initially." Nearly finished with … class by class, while he was in the Navy. During that time, he also discovered his appreciation for the natural … in my research or in me as a student," he says. "That doesn't feel like it's that common. I don’t know if I would …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045
Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success
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… about helping students, helping others. And I think that's what the Solution Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a bachelor's in social … and help them get back on track to achieving their goals. "We both have a team of student employees who make …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022
Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24
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… individuals who not only embody the Bronco spirit but go above and beyond to make Western a great place to work,” … workload involved in providing thousands of meals daily. “What sets William apart is his work ethic and constant … graduates—many of which remember him for making their time at Western a memorable one.” Karmella Todd Karmella …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24