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CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation milestone

International Student and Scholar Services

… to already have achieved a second reaccreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. … Students—CELCIS—for a 10-year period through 2025 following a comprehensive self-study and site visit in … from other language schools and inspires the excellence we are dedicated to maintaining." About the Commission on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26532

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Erin Flynn on Read more stories about Bronco innovation in the summer 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … only detects obstacles on the ground," says Ari-Gur. "But what if there is a low-hanging branch in front of them? There are many areas a cane does not cover." The physical stress …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Arts and sciences dean candidates on campus over the next two weeks

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… Arts and sciences dean candidates on campus over the next two weeks Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the time, day, date and location of their WMU presentations are: Dr. Richard Utz , chair of the School of Literature, … WMU Lee Honors College; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 , in 1750 Sangren Hall. Dr. Richard Boone , professor in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31147

Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

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… spring season filled with events designed to celebrate the successful tenure of Western Michigan University … entire WMU community opportunities to say thank you and farewell to the University's eighth president. Dunn, whose … in describing the Dunn presidency. In addition, nearly $500 million in construction projects, fundraising success, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development

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… ‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Laura H. Dinehart , dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Florida … building on our own long track record of achievement, we are fortunate to have identified a rising star who we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159

WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

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… meet needs of growing industry Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU College of Aviation's new instructional building … aviation mechanics. Groundbreaking for the new 67,000-square-foot instructional facility at the W.K. Kellogg Airport … of the $20 million building project—including a $15 million grant from the state—is expected in summer 2020, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

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… redesign Submitted by Megan Looker on A large seating area and informal learning space greets visitors as they first walk into Dunbar Hall. A new edition encased in … A grand reopening event is set for  Thursday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m.  and will include a rededication ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

Alumni Perspectives: Casey Phillips, B.B.A.'11

Business Magazine

… Perspectives: Casey Phillips, B.B.A.'11 AI and e-commerce: The next but not the final frontier Casey Phillips knows AI … in generative AI at eBay, Phillips is at the forefront of what is next in his industry and has a unique window into AI trends in general. The AI agents that you are hearing about now are going to arrive one day soon. …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/phillips2026

WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For four days in May, some 3,000 of the world's leading scholars on all topics medieval will … the largest international gathering of its kind. WMU's 52nd International Congress on Medieval Studies will take … the congress, and others will fill hotels throughout the area. For the four days of the event, they'll eat in dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… a Western Michigan University professor shines new light on the 2008 financial crisis by scrutinizing the actions of the … how the Fed adapted after the crisis," Corder says. Corder carefully reviewed information he'd gotten from several … for a prior research project he conducted on the Fed about 25 years ago to get a sense of the institution's behavior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674