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WMU building foundation for safe, secure artificial intelligence development with NSF grant

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… increasingly permeates every facet of our daily lives, we begin to observe reported cases of AI-related failures and … cyberinfrastructure users. The modules could be integrated into existing classes from the freshman level all the way up … widespread use in society," Gupta says. "Beneficial AI can help people work better and more efficiently by helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60501

Campuswide input being gathered to update strategic plan

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… Campuswide input being gathered to update strategic plan Submitted by … University Strategic Plan Transition Team and assimilated into the new plan," Dunn said in the email message. "Please … to provide the kind of insights and feedback only you can offer." WMU's three pillars—being learner centered, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28841

WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years

Haworth College of Business

… an impressive start in her career. Condensing her B.B.A. into two years, VanLandegent has already secured her place in the professional world as a member of TruVista Wealth Advisors with her dedication and … for everyone, and it is important that financial advisors can explain financial information in an understandable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… his dream of a performing career. But the Great White Way can wait a few more years while he prepares for his next big … Michigan University's program," he says. "It's one of the best in the nation." Western's music theatre performance … I thought it was a scam at first, but the more I looked into it, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this is actually real,'" he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity … on campus, Western Michigan University’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High … the world, traveling to such places as Japan, Europe, Canada and Washington, D.C. With all of her globetrotting, … Ward has decided the best place to develop her passion into purpose is at Tate's alma mater in her hometown of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves everything from … from day one was super important, because sometimes school can become really detached from what the real, working world … deeper into the projects," he says.  The next semester he returned to Stryker part time as an industrial design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… to reveal an immature artichoke. This vegetable, a member of the thistle family prized for its clean, earthy … changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan … is enhanced by the short time it takes to get from the farm into customer’s hands. “Just like feeding the microbial life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… school students or groups of armchair archaeologists behind the scenes of an ongoing WMU effort to uncover a … WMU field school and dig since 2002. Those wishing to tap into the lectures must download Skype and create an account. … This virtual lecture program is offered free of charge and can take place in any classroom with the technical …

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

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Western student Irene Roberts says helping people identify which ingredients can irritate sensitive skin is her inspiration for … and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. Christoff & Sons, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816