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WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… this 51-credit hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments … different than a hospitality major that focuses on how to support an event within your facility. Students in this … that host events to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… than two pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The … efficiently, and this vision is aligned with ForeFlight's goal of making pilots more productive before and during … and graduate students all the advantages and resources that go with being one of the top 100 public universities in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

'Overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride' on display at Western Weekend

W Magazine

… Bartman, professor of environment and sustainability, does a demonstration in the chemistry building. Alumna …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68120

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… Cade Hine 's college plans. But the care and holistic support he found at Western Michigan University propelled him … Methodist Hospital. "I don't think I could have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… program in geography. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students go to college looking for direction; Quinn Heiser decided to … you would expect from a small college. And I think that's why Western is so great: Because it has the perfect … find the strength within themselves to push on and get back up (when challenges arise)." RESUME-WORTHY EXPERIENCE Heiser …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… Volcanics—a potential site for carbon storage—in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy Robert Mahin) Carbon … accelerate the growth of a carbon management industry. The goal is to make it equitable and environmentally responsible … in geologic carbon dioxide storage to engage and support a wide range of stakeholders in the development of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)—the same district she grew up in. "It is very cool that I'm able to come back to KPS as … because of the Kalamazoo Promise , a program that provides up to full tuition for all KPS graduates at any Michigan … or vocational program. "My sister also convinced me to go to Western because she's an alum," she says. "We took a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot … unmet needs are also essential to student success, which is why we changed our name,” says  Donielle Easlick , Essential … these services to students,” Easlick recommends. “My goal this year is to have the whole campus community get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while … thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll … to the United States from northeast Africa just five years ago, he faced significant challenges but remained determined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831