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Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… an enhancement of the former M.A. in Human Resources Development, is being offered on WMU's main campus in … degree program, it focuses on change management, talent development, employee training and organizational … who wish to continue their education and professional development on a part-time basis, so classes will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… improves coursework, conducts research and offers product development through programs such as the pilot plants. “Our … from all over the world to act as their research and development team with our expertise and equipment,” says Lon … for students who are involved at the ground level in the development of this innovative product, but it also has the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0

SPADA faculty and IHS Ph.D. students publish chapter on exercise addiction

College of Health and Human Services

… Behavioral Addictions, the chapter explores the historical development and current prevalence of exercise addiction. It …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/spada-faculty-ihs-phd-students-publish

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… Burgeson, center, with other College of Education and Human Development student ambassadors. As a student ambassador for the College of Education and Human Development, she cultivated strong connections with faculty … a number of events for the College of Education and Human Development, from admissions open houses to alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… Li,  the late dean of the College of Education and Human Development. Li was a father, husband and a tireless … of our world-class College of Education and Human Development," says  WMU  President Edward Montgomery .  "His … Ming Li; Dean Emeritus of the College of Education & Human Development; A cherished teacher, father, husband, friend …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… Grand Rapids engineering firm specializing in research and development .    Ben Moes, center, talks with Dan Praise and … the foundation   Whether in software or hardware development, Sykes is calculating a future in computer … Program , which offers paid internships and professional development to Western sophomore through senior students, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… their effectiveness. Research on robotization informs the development of automated financial services, such as … to wade through the conflicting advice, it is easy to get bogged down in the details, and we often find ourselves … Social influence and personal expectations in online game playing Electronic communication tools and usage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

WMU students shed light on Kalamazoo's early settlers

College of Arts and Sciences

… these early settlers and their impact on the history and development of Kalamazoo.     “When people think cemetery … thinking about the broader story of the history of the development of Kalamazoo, and the story of Western … early residents and their roles in Kalamazoo’s history and development.    “This is a way of teaching them historical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/kutzlerhistory3404

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… which includes two one-week, intensive business development sessions at Stanford University through the NSF … year before in WMU's name. WMU has further supported its development through its Technology Development Fund program. The NSF I-Corps grant also has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443

Finance professional slated to lead WMU's BRCC

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… Feb. 6. He comes to the BRCC from the Michigan Economic Development Corp., where he has served as a … The BRCC he will lead is a successful life science economic development initiative established in 2003 by the Michigan … replaces John Balbach of the Michigan Small Business and Development Center who led the BRCC on an interim basis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/111