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Burgos Program Cost and Financial Aid

Spanish

… excursions Transportation by bus from Barajas airport to Burgos upon arrival (students are responsible for making … trip transportation (estimated $3,800) Passport Visa Covid tests Books Personal expenses (estimated as the same or less … . Financial Aid The WMU President's Grant for Study Abroad award is given on the basis of demonstrated financial need …

https://wmich.edu/spanish/studyabroad/burgos-spain/cost

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… parties are a common strategy used by organizations to increase employee retention, but are they effective? This was the question  Vanessa Hills , a Western Michigan … when evaluating the perception among Reddit users.   "It was just something that I observed as a cultural phenomenon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Certificate Course Requirements

Music Therapy

… on the student's past college work. Upon admission to the program, each student’s previous undergraduate transcript will be reviewed to determine whether there are appropriate transfer courses … the required courses below. Students may also be required to pass proficiency exams to demonstrate competence on an …

https://wmich.edu/musictherapy/academics/equivalency/courses

WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling

College of Education and Human Development

… mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dwane Dabney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving six years in the United States Army,  Dwane Dabney  doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

News

… join finalists from five other universities across Michigan to present their green technology solutions and vie for more … Technological University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The challenge was established by U-M … Startup America campaign. The winner of the Michigan contest will advance to a regional competition in the spring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

WMU HR students honored with national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… externship with the Kellogg Company while also being named to the dean’s list during fall and spring semesters. Next … have been chosen for this scholarship,” says Cook. “Being awarded this scholarship reaffirms my belief that every … from both the student and professional perspectives, is a testament to her talent and dedication. I am thrilled to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

News

… Western Michigan University students have won a total of $8,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages … a nationwide pool of nearly 2,000 applicants to receive awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship … credit. To date, nine WMU students have received the award. The scholarship program helps diversify the kinds of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

News

… education. Read more about the results here . J. Gabriel Ware says internships and other experiential learning … down for blizzards. A Hollywood heavyweight headed to trial. J. Gabriel Ware's workdays are never dull. The Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

News

… of Excellence . The fifth annual ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored … the accomplishment of students of color and welcomed them to the University’s alumni community. Developed by students, … the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of chemical engineering senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

News

… Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, 384-page book has garnered attention from … donors, they could be kept alive and grown in the laboratory. In the 60 years since tissue samples were taken from … for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6 and Sept. 5, in Waldo Library's Meader Rare Book Room. To register for one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610