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Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study

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… benefit For WMU employees, tuition discounts and remission are among the most significant parts of the WMU benefits … Employees with full-time benefits eligibility also are eligible for 75 percent tuition and fee remission for … eligible individual. Discounts for employees taking classes are automatically calculated. Tuition remission for family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… People go to college looking for a path to success. Chances are, based on a survey of recent graduates, students will … a commercial airline pilot. "I believe my experiences are a testament to the fact that if you seek out … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040

WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester

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… textbooks or other educational resources in their courses are encouraged to contact their subject librarian for support. Open textbooks are readily available online for students to access without … The ease of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59394

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… their COVID-19 vaccination through Sindecuse Health Center are eligible for scholarships through the COVID-19 … Alexis Pettit - $2,500 Meghan Rohn - $2,500 Emlyn Verbrigghe - $2,500 Roderick Angoman - $1,000 Aaron Cappello - … through December that range from $500 to $10,000. Drawings are on the sixth of each month. "It was very easy to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

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… Cameron Larson and Carter Simmons. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There are out-of-this-world job prospects and then there are job prospects that are truly out of this world. The … their CubeSat design, which they presented to some of the biggest aerospace agencies and companies in Albuquerque, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… industry, and Western Michigan University researchers are in the driver's seat of innovation. Researchers in the … Dr. Alvis Fong , associate professor of computer science, are co-PIs. "I'm excited about this project because it's a … expanding the entire state of Michigan's influence in this area." The grant will enable Western's team, led by Asher, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… School. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a … first in their family to earn a four-year college degree—are well-represented at Western. This fall, more than 12% of … our students, pursue their purpose, prosper in meaningful careers and make an impact on society," says WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Israeli soldiers to talk about their experiences

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… Michigan University. Soldiers Itzik and Jossie will share personal insights on serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Itzik and Jossie are part of Israeli Soldiers Speak Out, a program featuring … a human face to the IDF. In addition to IDF service, they are graduates of the StandWithUs Israeli Fellowship, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/151

Student government offers free legal advice for students

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… conference room in the Bernhard Center. All consultations are confidential. "This is a great, free resource for … students," says Ashley Cole, WSA chief justice. "Students are able to seek legal advice on how to proceed regarding … wsa-chiefjustice@wmich.edu with questions. Contact: Tonya Durlach September 14, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1585

O'Brien and Upton debate Monday at WMU

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… of the Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive. The two news organizations are sponsoring the debate. The debate is open to the public, but audience members are asked to refrain from bringing political paraphernalia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1862