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Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

News

… most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. Timothy Palmer's … business is the most important institution on the planet. How do you use that institution to make society stronger and … 15 hours of community service in addition to their course work. They're paired with one of several community partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… bachelor’s degree in biology in 2012. After graduation, she worked as a zookeeper at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, … formed Tending Tilth in 2018.    “I’d like to be able to show that you don’t have to have huge acreage for cattle...but you could …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. … no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is a leading voice … and former WMU professor Patric Spence, who is currently working in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

News

… with the Haenicke Institute was enough to tell me how inclusive Western is," she says. "I never felt like I … build a broad base of knowledge about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the industry running and planes in the air. … mentor in Student Success Services and a student ambassador in admissions, you'd be hard pressed to find a corner of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… embark on a pilot project for teaching business students how to use AI to successfully research job opportunities and … become a resource for the entire campus community on how to do it well,” say Chen. About the project The AI interview … with AI. Students participating in the pilot will work with Buchanan on the following: Send job postings which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… in our organization, which taught me a lot about myself and how I work with others. In addition, I have learned to have a lot … and I am even more determined to show all WMU can do in the international competition.” Ferriell has been a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

News

… passion and determination to perfect his craft, I have no doubt that Dr. Rudge will continue to drive toward even … Award recognizes faculty members for their teaching work. Rudge, professor of biological sciences who holds a … Rudge joined Western’s faculty in 1999 and researches how the history and philosophy of science, particularly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time

College of Arts and Sciences

… and professor for the course. So she and her students work diligently to prove the innocence of those who were … system to prevent future injustice—use law students to do research, WMU's program allows undergraduate students the … involved with the program has given her a better grasp on how the process works. In addition, "this program gives a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

News

… Race Classic (ARC) Air Derby . "To see that our team's hard work this year not only allowed us to grow closer as … legs totaling more than 325 nautical miles and estimate how long it would take to fly, incorporating weather, wind, … hit the skies. "My favorite part of the derby was touching down in the birthplace of aviation—Dayton-Wright Brothers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… of the business world. “Growing up, I would go to trade shows with my parents who owned a home décor general store. I … always thinking that the sales reps from the companies we worked with were the coolest people. I enjoyed looking … training.  “I loved this internship, as it gave me the freedom to make decisions on several important projects,” she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079