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New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers
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… Erin Flynn on Ken Greschak, left, attends a HyFlex course with Dr. Jennifer Bott. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ken Greschak is … in-person and online. Officially launching for incoming MBA candidates in fall 2021, the new program format incorporates … flexibility and connection, and this program doesn't make you do that. This program allows you to connect to your …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891
New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals
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… meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe communication and behavioral needs reach their … “We’re trying to intervene as early as possible so that we can really change the developmental trajectory of a child …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals
World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test
College of Education and Human Development
… Kent County High school students from Battle Creek stand with Lisa Gardner at top left and Dr. Robert Randez at top … acts as an add-on to their high school accomplishments and can open doors to different job opportunities. The seal also … certifications is the focus on literacy," says Randez. "You have kids who grow up with a second language in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238
Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gold Company is back and ready to swing with standards, rock and roll and current hits with "Gold Company: Anything You Can Swing, We Can Swing Better!" Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199
Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters
College of Education and Human Development
… overall health and fitness, potential health problems can be identified and addressed before they lead to … have demanding physical and mental stresses associated with their profession," says Dr. Mike Miller , professor of … fitness levels of the on-call versus the full time and then you have to start asking the questions whether that impacts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647
We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs
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… on the compact instruments small unmanned aerial vehicles can carry. The University began offering two UAV-related … in the world to have a consumer drone outfitted with such a VLF ystem. Those two developments come on the … helicopter has to fly at high altitudes and fast speeds. So you cannot get the resolution necessary for dealing with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033
Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award
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… Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award Submitted by Deanne … will have become part of the ethos of WMU,” says Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for diversity and inclusion. … Specifically, this past spring, the group collaborated with Career and Student Employment Services in organizing a …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award
Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research
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… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research Submitted … change, sustainability and technology issues in American and Canadian waterways. Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , director of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/daniel-macfarlane-honored-2024-emerging-scholar-award
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
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… aimed at improving transportation options for people with disabilities. WMU is collaborating with a number of … partners across Michigan keeps both students busy. "You just have to focus on one thing at a time and try not to … levels in the process,” says Gilchrist. “These experiences can not only help to shape and define a student’s career, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105
Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo
College of Arts and Sciences
… have a saying that the town motto is ‘Levelland: Where you can watch your dog run away for two weeks,’” Autumn shares with a laugh. The two met in college when Autumn was a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149