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Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship
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… Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … about America's direction. "Red State, Blue State, What a State of Affairs" is the theme selected for the 2018 fellows. Kedziorek says she's not sure what to expect but is excited about the potential, given the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225
Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction
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… Michigan University. Bridge engineers, contractors and decision-makers are invited to attend the workshop from 8 a.m. … systems tout such advantages as minimal traffic disruption and on-site construction time, improved work-zone … Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to present the state and national perspectives and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
W Magazine
… and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out … and Media at the University of Central Florida. “What’s so exciting about this journal is the cutting-edge … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097
Film profiles entrepreneurs and their business startups
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Learn more about entrepreneurialism April 4. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students, … Kalamazoo-area residents are invited to learn more about what it means to be an entrepreneur at a screening of the … Thursday, April 4 , in 2000 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Two Icelandic entrepreneurs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6119
WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project
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… assemble a digital library and interactive web portal of historical religious philosophical writings in partnership … get people going from one side or another," McGrew says. "What the Templeton Foundation said was, 'Look, what's the current state of discussion on this, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700
Agreement gives K College students head start in earning grad degrees
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… work out specific details about which courses in their disciplines may count toward degree requirements. "This is a … an accelerated format," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "What's new is that we're partnering now with our colleagues … have accelerated programs," she says. "This partnership is what is new and likely on the leading edge of a trend. We're …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40237
WMU supply chain alum helps drive GM’s efforts to produce ventilators
Haworth College of Business
… in Kokomo, Indiana. (Photo by AJ Mast for General Motors) Weiss Memorial Hospital receives a shipment of VOCSN critical … a complete supply chain within 72 hours. That is what the team at General Motors did after being contacted by … rather than hours,” says Schwandt. A 24-7 workweek is what Schwandt signed up for when he volunteered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59052
How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out
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… Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact … will continue to help us design better studies and expand what we learn from these studies to not just whether or not an intervention works, but for whom and under what conditions.” Dr. Jessaca Spybrook In order to improve …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237
Distance education: You do you
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… Distance education: You do you Submitted by Stacey Anderson … with the different platforms we have at our disposal. See what you like for your needs, and don’t be afraid to not use … looking at how core course content is being delivered is what Rea wants students to focus on. “If a professor is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871
Keenan Millar: Digital marketing student to small business success
Haworth College of Business
… Millar , waiting to complete a degree to start a career is not his style. Instead, the sophomore from Kalamazoo, … of the tutoring center and online resources if we’re struggling in a class. I appreciate knowing they’re available … a great deal about yourself—your strengths, weaknesses and what truly motivates you to keep going every day. It also …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/digital-marketingkeenan-millarsmall-business