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WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… in 2017. Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and … , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us to show a significant gain in the retention of new first-year and … video conferences. Differences also crop up because of the way students are assigned to communities, Liggins-Abrams …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… accepted at Embry-Riddle," she says, "but found WMU to be a better fit due to classroom sizes, professors and all-around … and the teacher (Jansen) explains the material in a way people can easily understand.  I enjoy being able to ask … aircraft headquartered in Savannah, Ga.   Either way, she will become part of the Bronco legacy that nurtures …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… says. "It's not necessarily challenging in a negative way, but challenging in that it changes the family dynamic, … members about what we have available here at Western, the better. And simply the fact that we have an office that you … and advocates, she says. Consequently, there's been a significant rise in parent and family offices at colleges.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… than 2,600 miles later in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Along the way, competitors cross nine states The trio make up a flight team, sponsored by the WMU College of Aviation, … the elements by holding out and timing their travel for better weather or wind conditions, for instance. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University Submitted by Erin Flynn … and staff attended the vigil. "I'm really proud of the way the Bronco nation has shown compassion through this … impacted by the tragedy. The vigil was a collaboration between the Western Student Association (WSA) and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… trafficking. She was just 9 years old when her dreams of a better life in the United States were shattered by a trusted … in order to live in the false identity that (my aunt) had assigned us, we had to practice," Hounakey says. "So, if you … because at that point you are not sure if there's any gateway for you," she says. "I never thought I would get a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… and prepare for interviews. While Chen was searching for ways to bring AI to the Haworth College of Business in … “I contacted the director at the Communication Center, Beth Ernst , regarding potential ideas, and she … prepare students for interviews. Instead of playing catch-up, we decided to lean into it and become a resource for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

Safe on Campus trainings set for spring

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… for spring semester to teach the basics about being a better advocate and ally to lesbian, bisexual, gay and … on practical strategies for addressing homophobia, learn ways to support students who are "coming out," and gain an … have an optional choice to become members of the program by signing a pledge of support for LBGT people. Members are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36901

WMU music professor gets nod from DownBeat magazine

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… four or five hours a night, I'm feeling pretty good. I always feel chronically under-slept, but I try not to act that way." Zegree, a seasoned performer who maintains an active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/553

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

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… total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … to develop and implement a professional development model designed to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics … safety programs undertaken by state agencies receiving highway safety funds. Contact: Cheryl Roland June 14, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781