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The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… Center at Western Michigan University has created a new way for professionals to learn about program evaluation. … with experts in evaluation and instructional design at WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing their … I had used in the past, which made the experience so much better! The training didn't feel like ‘work’ due to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic

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… Vehicles will use the outside lane, and traffic will be one way, counterclockwise. Access will be limited to nearly … Oct. 6 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center indoor tennis courts … , including online race registration, signing up as a race volunteer and a map of the 5K course. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Savannah Xaver, instructional designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. … they use economic analysis and an economic toolkit to come up with solutions that are actionable?" he says. "We may … opportunities and propel academic innovation forward in ways that directly benefit our campus community.  About PBL …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… the rank of captain and the status of flight operations supervisor for SkyWest Airline, the regional enterprise based … to spout out the names of folks who guided him along the way -- starting with the college's dean, David Powell, a … forward to going to classes," Dillon says.   "There is no better classroom than one in the sky," he says.  "I had a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Class project puts social work students' research in leading journal

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… effort. "Their initial objective was to provide a succinct up-to-date resource guide for those seeking information … evidence-based social work interventions in a practical way to improve lives is becoming something of a tradition in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37351

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… our students to help with their transitions to campus, the better off they will be in succeeding here at WMU,"  … , a script-guided exercise between two people designed to facilitate compassionate connections—touted as "the easiest way to make a new friend." Targeted toward first-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up surrounded by fish tanks and nearby creeks, Dr. Andrew … about different fish species, which eventually paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

Bronco men's basketball shares court, skills with people with disabilities

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With its summer practice sessions underway, the Western Michigan University men’s basketball … participants using a variety of different drills. The groups rotated through focusing on shooting, ball handling, … song. The players and coaches then stayed afterward to sign a souvenir basketball for each participant. “I’m …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68322

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… flight science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kyle Albrecht's future is up in the air, and he wouldn't have it any other way. He's been enamored by flying since he was little. "It's … my mind to get to the next level and push myself to be a better person and face new challenges. Flight team has given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… . The Western Michigan University alumnus may not be a superhero himself, but his super editing skills have landed … Wanda Maximoff and Vision. "When I was finally able to sign my paperwork, it was the greatest day ever because it … and that idea of transporting people for two hours away from their life and problems so they could just enjoy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090