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Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… the human resources profession closely aligns with my goals of enhancing workplace best practices and cultivating … Receiving the scholarship will enhance Pierce’s time as a working professional and student as she finishes … development.” Pierce’s own personal experience is what shaped her goals as she found her fit in the human …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

News

… management and operations graduate PLAINFIELD, Ill.—In a time of rushes on toilet paper and concerned shoppers … in the field of aviation, I could still pursue other career goals that are of interest to me.” Sánchez says at a career … store goals. “Leading others and working with a team is what I like the most,” he says. “It isn’t just work to me, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… a week and were married within six months.  “From the first time we met, we haven’t been apart very long,” Autumn said. … and communication theory of human beings. “When and to what degree does it explain what we do with Siri or Alexa or a social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is not just a time to increase your knowledge and prepare for your future … can think beyond their profit margins for the greater good of their communities.   Led by Dr. Tim Palmer , …   Students echoed Palmer’s sentiment and reflected on what this trip will mean to them throughout their lives. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… self-conscious about their disabilities and are afraid of what others think about them," says  Ally   Wilson , … a half, so we're hoping that we're getting closer to that goal." says  Tim   Barnes , executive director of the … for guides and sizing. According to Wilson, the amount of time spent by the designer varied based on the needs of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering and applied sciences students is an exciting time and a busy time. One major component is Senior … of Management.  “My biggest takeaway from this project is what it looks like to make dreams into reality. Being able … for this country has been an amazing experience.”  The goal of the Veterans Memorial Park is to bring the community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When your job aligns with your passion, it doesn't feel like work. Kayde Moore , B.A.’24, cracked the … who graduated from Western in spring 2024 with a full-time job as arts administrator and audience development … I talked to her and realized it was actually more what I want to do with my life: the advocacy and nonprofit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… of the classroom and off the court and field to think about what we need to be doing to develop students from a holistic perspective in their time at Western—not just as athletes,” says Bartholomae. … everything in my life with a large majority of the credit going back to Western Michigan—from the football experience …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… free of charge, giving non-traditional students access to rigorous university-level education in the humanities. … courses, and students receive free books, tuition and supplies. Rondel D. Yarbrough , who has served as the … the math component of the test in order to pass." Still time to apply for 2012-13 Students are being continuously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… for exams by "burning the candle at both ends." But that doesn't mean non-native English speakers aren't "thrown for … versus figurative language. The situation could change in time, though, with the aid of books such as one penned by … the second half of the book, providing varying views on what does and doesn't work when teaching idioms as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023