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Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model
News
… but also skills that they will need in life." The model was developed from research by WMU faculty, staff and … Knutson says. It teaches support professionals a skill set that can be used in a variety of forms of communication. … their support network to enhance their professional skill set and to transform WMU students by integrating experiences …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829
Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… student at WMU Haworth draws to a close, he has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both … Giant Capital and have started certified coursework with Wall Street Prep there. In the summer, I plan to study …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity
University Open on Christmas Eve
Professional Support Staff Organization
… official campus holiday and closure periods for 2013 were set many months ago and have been widely published and … at that time. I know that many of you are hoping to be away from campus that day to spend time with your families. … annual leave for whatever period of time you hope to be away. At this time of year, our on-campus population is …
https://wmich.edu/psso/university-open-on-christmas-eve
Student success to be showcased at Paper Foundation meeting
News
… focusing on paper engineering and paper science students is set for the foundation's meeting day. A highlight will be a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1912
Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU
News
… Geographic Bee state title and a chance to travel to Washington, D.C., for the national contest. State bees are … rounds starting at 12:30 p.m. and the final round set to begin at 2:15 p.m. to determine the Michigan winner. … Visual Atlas of the World, 2nd Edition," and a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent Michigan in the National …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180
Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions
News
… in the Bernhard Center. The three remaining sessions are set for Friday, June 22; Friday, July 20; and Friday, Aug. … is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574
Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop
News
… computer applications to their own students. The $13,500 award is from Google’s Computer Science for High School … up student interest in computer science professions. "We want to teach high school educators topics that will be fun … instructors. WMU's workshop for high school teachers is set to take place on July 1, 2 and 8 at the College of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292
WMU Board of Trustees approves updated contract with faculty union
News
… , the union representing faculty. The contract, originally set to expire early this September, now runs through Sept. … faces significant COVID-19-induced fiscal challenges in the wake of the pandemic's economic impact on higher education … of which may be felt for years to come," says President Edward Montgomery . WMU announced in April that as part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59586
Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… MDOT reduce construction timeline Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road … at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for ensuring the durability of Michigan bridge surfaces, … sealer performance,” says Attanayake. Attanayake’s team set out to test the performance of healer sealers at 21 days …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417
Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… “Many teams are beginning to transfer over to EV, and we want to stay competitive so that our team learns the most … the students must consider in their design. “We want to win!” says Gould. “For a first-year team that bar might be set a bit high, but realistically we plan to build WMU’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446