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First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… and received his CCNA certification. Three more students are expected to attain the same level of achievement by the end of the spring semester. They are the first to finish all courses offered by the new academy, which opened in fall 2010. Another 10 are completing the first set of classes. "This is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… rigors of graduate school in economics is an initiative we are proud to support," says Dr. Christine Moser , a … juniors or seniors, from around the country. "Most are thinking about graduate school, but some are interested in public policy or other economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… health threats and depression over lost loved ones: They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease … study finds significant racial disparities in access to care. Led by clinical psychology doctoral student Kalani … back from a provider than their white peers. "The findings are very shocking, but I don't think they are very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as vulnerabilities that exist in computer networks that are the root cause of the increase in cyber-attacks." - Dr. … systems or electricity service distribution systems are detected and reported to responders almost immediately, … rain, and aging infrastructure can make the trip a nightmare. To alleviate the time required to clear your path and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… KALAMAZOO--Two film students at Western Michigan University are about to find out what it's like to have their work … to produce video PSAs on the topic. The two WMU students are film, video and media studies majors. They learned early … finalists in the contest. The judges' final decision was shared with the WMU students in an April 24 phone call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

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… perform in a noncompetitive and educational setting. Groups are encouraged to perform three contrasting tunes during a … at 8 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students, and are available at the door. After an afternoon performance by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… manuscript collections of the Special Collections and Rare Books department of University Libraries, ahead of the … Latin and German, is among the Cistercian manuscripts and rare books dating from the 12th century which are held on permanent loan in the Special Collections and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… solve those problems in the workplace. "A lot of managers are saying that most executive education programs offered by universities are nothing more than modified MBA lectures," says Dr. Sime … plans executive certification and graduate programs that are critical to the industry, but also are properly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Business alumna Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of … “You build strong relationships with the people you are working with. A new, young group of students and their … well as for the entire company, including topics of micro-aggression, bias and harassment. “In order to be really great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world

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… Mich.—As 2019 draws to a close, some 1,700 Broncos are ready to face the next decade, diploma in hand. They'll … 327th commencement exercises. Among the graduates are 61 military veterans and nearly 200 international students. There are sons and daughters, parents and even grandparents with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111