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Spring programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

News

… part in the spotlight event will receive an application-fee waiver. WMU tuition benefits The University covers 100 percent of tuition and required fees for full- and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31495

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… career and technical education (CTE) programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This … at no out-of-pocket cost, jump-starting their journey toward a successful career in aviation. Under the terms of the … in the state of Michigan, and with approximately 1,100 undergraduate students is one of the largest aviation …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

Nobel laureate to give public talk

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… is $85 for those who register by Tuesday, March 1, and $100 for those who register by Saturday, March 19. To … strategist for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, was a driving force in the launching of an international … Williams and the ICBL came to fruition in 1999 when the Ottawa Convention went into effect. Signed by 120 nations, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30621

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

Haworth College of Business

… services company in Detroit, which he grew into a $100 million company with nearly 1,000 employees serving … as well as facility supplies. Located In Wixom, the company was started by Sauer in 1995. Dan Iott , ’77, is the CEO of … agencies in 1997 and presently has offices in Lenawee, Washtenaw and Cass counties. Randy Wright , ’68, is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28043

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years … knew he’d enrolled in classes, none knew how seriously he was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who … I participated and finished,” he says. “I’m a Bronco . It’s 100% a good feeling.”   Now that he’s put a bow on his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… height of 25 feet, Alice surprisingly took little to no maintenance—that is, until she began to bloom.  “It’s not … Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

U-C Berkeley economist to take historical look at Great Recession

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… Growth of the Korean Economy" with Dwight H. Perkins and Kwanho Shin; and "Exorbitant Privilege: The Rise and Fall of … and the Future of the International Monetary System," which was shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs … Society and was named one of Foreign Policy Magazine's 100 Leading Global Thinkers in 2011. About the series This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22554

Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series

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… . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … training programs for clients that include Fortune Global 100 companies, small businesses and non-profits. The firm … Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 2005. In 2006, the firm was recognized as one of West Michigan's 101 Best and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414

Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum

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… Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From left: … A bold idea The contest that sparked the idea for BoldSocks was short-lived, as Preisner, a WMU college of business … from the collection supplies one person in Africa with 100 days of clean water through the nonprofit 20 Liters. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… that remain open. As many as 3,200 incoming freshmen and 4,100 of their parents and other family members are expected … have an easier time transitioning to WMU and come away with a better understanding of the University. About … in the four monthly half-day sessions that already are underway. The three remaining sessions will be held Fridays on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146