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International student builds research acumen in the M.S. in Finance program at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… is an accomplished student, professional and researcher who doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Completing the Master of … “ I found finance to be this overlapping science of rigorous quantitative analysis on one end and day-to-day, … in finance and hone his research skills at the same time, and the Master of Science in Finance program was the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/07/mihail-naskovski-master-science-finance

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… complete prorate statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? … lot of extra effort and I felt like we were always battling time when it came to balancing multiple hours of practice a day, going to class and then trying to get homework done. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… aimed at improving the use of weather in the cockpit. The goal is to use the latest weather technology research to … We've been looking to find where the gaps are and what we can do to close the gaps." innovative training Brown … learning how to read charts and graphical displays, but it doesn't really prepare them to have the ability to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… our students can have before they start their full-time job searches," says Amanda Jeppesen , coordinator of … individuals for their great work and their commitment to go above and beyond in support of Western and the greater … welcoming prospective students and families to campus and does so with grace and enthusiasm. "When she interacts with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… Western to take the next step on that career path.  "When I got in contact with my Western advisor, he helped me feel … the idea of helping people feel better during their hard times," she says. Pairing her art major with a psychology … jumped at the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring acrylic on canvas, by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the areas of biochemistry and medicine. This was her first time going abroad. “This is a really new experience for me,” said … Kazakhstan.   The Haenicke Institute for Global Education supports more than 1,170 international students on WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… and the ethics of healthcare workers using AI.   "My biggest challenge has been time," Kyle admits. " Reading literature reviews and … workload became his biggest hurdle. "I’d suggest splitting up the literature reviews so that you don't burn yourself …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a disease which has a huge unmet need in terms of lacking good treatment options, then we can try to intervene to … Ensuring the effectiveness and safety of these drugs is a time-consuming process that requires the relentless … data about diseases, putting together an explanation of what it all means remains a big challenge for the industry. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/alex-ferguson-mathematical-modeling

Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting

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… at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center , trustees will take up action items that also will include an updated policy on minors visiting the campus designed to … the event will be live streamed online at http://bit.ly/1Go6KLc . Background materials on items the board will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46431

Engineering alumnus produces ethically sourced chocolate

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… fig and molasses notes. You have to try it for yourself.” What does the future hold for Chocolate Thunder? Tierney plans to … hopes to scale the business by employing someone part time at first, possibly a culinary intern. Eventually, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67926