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Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… great balance between the two programs that I had been struggling to decide between,” says Chavez. “Cybersecurity … It is vital to push your boundaries as embracing challenges can lead to personal and academic development. Whenever I … project, or extracurricular activity, these experiences can provide invaluable practical skills and be amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour … in Battle Creek during the summer to help Burmese-American sixth through ninth graders sharpen their financial … the Burma Center provides a resource for Burmese Americans in the local community by promoting Burmese culture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… for students, including competitive events, so they can build their business skills using real contexts and … recognized, and I am even more determined to show all WMU can do in the international competition.” Ferriell has been …

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

Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

News

… led by Dr. Luchara Wallce, left, met with Sen. Sean McCann at the Michigan State Capitol to discuss justice … afraid to use them, and they want to lift them up so they can uplift others that are like them in the community," says … Justice Fellows program has also created a handbook that can be utilized by other organizations in the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… we had this discussion last spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means … school districts, Dinehart says students in the GYO program can still face challenges along the way. "We tend to think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… This virtual lecture program is offered free of charge and can take place in any classroom with the technical … to 1781--by the French, British, Spanish and Native Americans. Located on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the fort … for adults, students, and educators, where participants can excavate at the fort site under the supervision of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to … a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral candidate Samantha Hack cannot help but try to solve it. A … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl … to be the most watched Super Bowl in history, making it a can’t-miss opportunity for companies to promote themselves … and humor, Gerfen says there are five approaches viewers can expect advertisers to take during the game: Sticking to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

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… on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition.  In addition to … well.  "We're working hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington … as musicians. They offer a variety of things we can take from them." Andrew Rathbun was nominated for a JUNO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic

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… is that our staff is trained in program evaluation, and we can apply our knowledge and skills to pretty much any topic … to collaborate with them on such a timely issue that can really help health care workers and protect public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912