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From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford teams up with other cybersecurity … is filled with opportunities for exploring interests and finding support for student success. Just ask Nick Ford , who … drive his success. Initially, Ford, who plays the guitar, came to Western to study music. “Western’s music program was …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Sales and business marketing earns national top program accolades

News

… the Haworth College of Business, has once again been named a top national program by the Sales Education … Foundation. For the 14th consecutive year, WMU's program was recognized for preparing students for careers in … as elevating the sales profession. Home to 320 majors and nearly 1,700 alumni, WMU's program is one of the largest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61874

AI in the Syllabus

Teaching and Learning

… the Syllabus Brief Overview Brief Overview As AI tools become more commonplace, it is increasingly important to … is problematic (and potentially unethical).  First, it is nearly impossible to detect, and therefore enforce, the use … used in generating content). While this may be a useful way of integrating AI currently, it may already be somewhat …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/ai-syllabus

Catching Up with Katich: Brooke Begins Her Aviation Climb

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Brooke Katich is the first in her immediate family to attend college, but she has a different … two charter companies: Av Atlantic and Viscount.  And "Mom" was on a flight on which The Rolling Stones were passengers. … shadowing and job-site visits. One of those took her to a nearby hospital where she witnessed a birth.  Amazing to be …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/katich

Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities

News

… Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members received highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar … which operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. For nearly 80 years, Fulbright award winners have addressed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu

WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization

Jazz Studies

… Jazz and the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music have been awarded a significant multi-year grant from the John Stites … to perform, receive feedback and clinics as well as instrument specific classes. A mainstay in Michigan for 47 years, … in jazz as guest performers.  “WMU Jazz was something near to John’s heart, and I am so pleased that our two …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

News

… Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood Submitted … to turn the area into a state-of-the-art campus gateway that offers a "Wow" factor along what WMU President … Department of Transportation is looking at development work near the Stadium Drive/Howard Street intersection. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

News

… WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort Submitted … on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country enrolled in the … were asked to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Becoming a JED Campus was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

News

… Asylum Lake Friday, April 2 Submitted by Deanne Puca on A member of the fire burn crew monitors an area burn at the … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the … produced, and prior notice is given to people residing near the burn areas. Temporary "burn breaks" are created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

Sales students place second overall in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… second overall in national competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hughey and Bruno KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two … portion of the competition. Hughey placed second in the individual sales role play portion. The combined scores placed … each other's views, rolled up their sleeves, and brainstormed and executed the challenge." In the case competition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518