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Distance education: You do you

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… the most important element to maintain in this challenging time. None of us expected this, so working with students to … with the different platforms we have at our disposal. See what you like for your needs, and don’t be afraid to not use certain technology that does not work for you. Communicate your experiences with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… who arrived in the United States just two years ago. "It's an opportunity that I never dreamed of," he says. … more challenges than many people will see in their lifetime. "Kids in Afghanistan don't have childhoods," he says. … a family who was always asking her mom, 'When we go back, what happens?' And I knew the answer was they were never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is life-changing for the patients and families she … as often in other schools." Making an impact During her time at WMU, Ridgway completed an internship with a hospice … then see the transition in how they interact with her and what she brings to them in that music therapy visit and how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

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… thousands of miles transporting critical people and cargo to more than 115 destinations across North America. “The … he feels more comfortable in the airport right now than he does in his home community. “Airports and aircraft are much … me every day in my professional life.” Those skills are what will propel WMU aviation graduates to the top of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… Create defined learning areas, if possible, and set times when the school day begins and ends. Give grace: Don't … than they did during the abrupt shutdown in March. But that doesn't mean there won't be bumps along the way as parents, … kids for a normal in-person school year, talking about what the classroom will look like, the supplies they'll need …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Upjohn Center product to be spotlighted at Art Hop

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… the Arabian Sea coast in Oman's Dhofar region. KALAMAZOO—What do satellite photos of cloud vortices, Saharan sand … Change at Western Michigan University. Now, just in time for Christmas, prints of 15 of these photos will be on … maps and aerial photographs from the pre-digital age. It does so using one-of-a-kind scanners built for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3285

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… creating but just need extra help on," she says. "We sometimes come up with brand new board game ideas or different … It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's excited to be diving into … as an intern during this crazy time," she says, adding she doesn't mind getting a chance to spend her last summer of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

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… visualize things in my brain growing up. So when I actually got to utilize my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is … opportunities." The connections he has made during his time at Western have paved the way for exciting career … out those who can't afford the services, because I know what it's like to not be able to afford those services," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

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… (Lulu) and Ramsey Elshafei with their son, Taner. CHICAGO—The adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” radiates … written on their faces; it’s also reflected in their sentiments.  "WMU is a huge reason why I feel I’ve succeeded, … “After graduation, I realized that manufacturing wasn’t what I wanted out of my career long term, so I decided to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey

Haworth College of Business

… Narasimhan’s MBA journey Submitted by Stacey Anderson on What drew Harinie Narasimhan to Western Michigan University … “One of my favorite courses has been Communication, Negotiation, and Presentation Skills for Managers, taught by … in every class, so everything was real-world and real-time.” Faculty support has been critical for Narasimhan as …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan