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Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… education, opportunities to explore global perspective Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Emma Simpson … she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been homeschooled since eighth grade,” Simpson says. “I just … from a cut he had,” Simpson laughs. “And I wanted to be a nurse ever since.” When it came time to choose a higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on The new, $20 million Aviation … Center expands educational opportunities and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE … “We don’t have hallways; we have concourses. We have classrooms, but you could also consider those gate areas,” Thinnes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus

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… Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They mentor peers, … treats in campus cafes and help keep our campus landscape beautiful; student employees are an integral part of Western Michigan University. Their impact will be celebrated across campus during National Student Employee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities on the horizon after earning bachelor's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With two degrees in hand and a plan to become a flight instructor, Laila Stein has a clear future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While sticks and … when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the impacts can be widespread: Words fueled animosity and violence during … voices that get amplified on social media," says Dr. David Benac , professor of history at Western Michigan University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

From marketing student to global go-getter

Haworth College of Business

… throughout my education. I am very thankful for their commitment to my success. As a student who transferred between colleges at WMU, I questioned where I would fit in. … to virtual programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being selected as the American Marketing Association 2019 …

https://wmich.edu/business/lemus2021

Alumni Advice: Bill Parsons '67

History

… Alumni Advice: Bill Parsons '67 Western Michigan University's Department of History is approaching … century has produced many outstanding graduates who have become excellent teachers. However, this is not the entire impact of the department. There have been many history majors and minors who have gone on to …

https://wmich.edu/history/alumniadviceparsons

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After … to the campus at large. The new pay structure , which will become effective July 1 , is available on the WMU … about job slottings. "The pay structure was developed using best practices in the human resources profession and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352

Safe on Campus trainings set for spring

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… Safe on Campus trainings set for spring Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safe on Campus training sessions have been scheduled for spring semester to teach the basics about … to residence halls, student organizations and classrooms. To register for training or obtain more information , …

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

Careers in Physics

Physics

… starting salary of $65,250, physics majors are expected to be the top-paid Class of 2016 math and sciences graduates at … and science majors In the Department of Physics at Western Michigan University, we are pleased, but not surprised, that … is one of the most employable majors in higher education because our students develop important practical skills: …

https://wmich.edu/physics/careers