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WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world
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… learning,” says Molly Sell , a newly graduated teacher candidate who completed her bachelor’s degree in art … career options and standing out in a crowded field of applicants. "I like to call it the ‘Western will,’" says career … posting is going to have, I would imagine, a lot of applicants with all the recent graduates and everybody who's out …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795
Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
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… and eventually help families and children who were also struggling. She'll take a giant step toward that goal, … open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my athletic training degree … in athleisure wear during the pandemic—casual clothing that can be worn to work, the gym or out on the town. "I started …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation
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… Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation Submitted by Erin Flynn on A … Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project's field school. "You can read a lot about different archaeological techniques as … Phase III excavation in Wisconsin. Delmonico hikes in Bryce Canyon, Utah. The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025
Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
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… the University to get around campus and Kalamazoo. Bikes can be rented for a modest fee, and those students who … to ride this bike to class in lieu of driving their car can rent the bike for free. Bikes are available first come, … options for reusable and recyclable products. New students can pick one free item of their choice while any WMU student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… Scholars were selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high … provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients so they can focus on their academic studies. The 10-member founding … complete their bachelor's degrees in fewer than four years can apply the rest of their award toward graduate school. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204
New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant
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… pilots will enjoy the benefits only a commercial carrier can offer. We look forward to welcoming our future first … of Aviation students. In addition to Allegiant, Broncos can participate in the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263
Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation
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… "The award demonstrates that early stage emerging companies can succeed with the help of the Michigan Small Business … to limit the number of hits high school football players can get at practice. But what type of hits are we limiting? … it correctly?" asks Tokarz, who says coaches and trainers can use these sensors to detect dangerous habits in players …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495
WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day
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… our ability to transform the lives of our students so they can transform the communities where they live, all around … fundraising strategy. "This campaign is about something bigger than us," DeVries said. "It's about the impact we can have regionally, statewide, nationwide and globally; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… Google Earth on her laptop, lamenting how the group had to cancel their visit due to safety concerns and EWB’s travel … to the digital spec on the map, “is the water’s spring. We can see the picture here.” Western students are making …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
WMU hosts screening of award-winning 'Most Likely to Succeed'
Sustainability
… Center's Kirsch Auditorium. Reservations are required and can be made at wmich.edu/sustainability/events/mlts . A … students and other stakeholders about how current obstacles can be overcome by taking steps toward systemic change on a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38769