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WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day
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… from 46 states came together on WMU's third Giving Day to raise $1,555,471. The Universitywide effort was led by the WMU … fundraising strategy. "This campaign is about something bigger than us," DeVries said. "It's about the impact we can … technology enhancements or other various costs. "What we're doing and what philanthropy is doing at WMU is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908
Lifelong learning leads to a big future
Haworth College of Business
… and business strategy at Western Michigan University, Eric Isaksson has secured the future in business analytics that … have been great. They want you to succeed no matter what and make time for you. I have had plenty of meetings … be. Trust the process, set goals and actively work toward what you want,” he says. “Even if you feel like you are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73304
Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list
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… Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU makes Princeton Review list. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has once again … whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what students at the schools reported to us about their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296
National experts to share insights at first leadership conference
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on DESIGNEDtoLEAD is a conference organized 'for students by students.' … develop philosophies of leadership and identify ways to distinguish themselves as leaders within organizations will … "We want every student from WMU who believes they have what it takes to be the future leaders in their careers and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10147
Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run … Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards. Kyle Petronio "This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM … each other and expect that we are all doing our best with what we have," Farrell says. "I am incredibly lucky to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom to their coursework. … can be harmful to children if the teachers don't understand what certain behaviors mean, how certain families …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals
Haworth College of Business
… student closer to her goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabel Henrickson's Haworth College of Business marketing … and career paths that combined all of her interests. “What appeals to me most about marketing is that there are so … other fields,” says Henrickson. “I always said I was unsure what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664
Bridging science and community
W Magazine
… sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but her most recent … tailor the program to the needs of individual classes and what the instructor’s objectives are,” says Beane. “I … and are very easy to control, in order to discover what makes them able to regenerate. “I had been in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848
WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19
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… Easter Sunday mass via livestream with photos of parishioners in pews in South Orange, New Jersey. (Photo by … religion, who is leading the project alongside Dr. Diane Riggs , a faculty specialist. "(Teaching) modules will serve … of their religion," Borg says. "It is difficult to say what changes will remain once the pandemic is over, however …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002
Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career
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… the results here . YPSILANTI, Mich.— Ryan Taylor's career isn't exactly as he'd mapped it out before college. … mentioned things like technology and science, and he said, 'What about geography?'" says Taylor, who admittedly didn't … and private defense companies. The technology is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014