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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

News

… Sun holds her infant son, Alex. Determined to help support her family, Sun began researching potential fields of … about embarking on her new career path at WMU. With support from her professors and her own laser-sharp focus, … utilized the resources of WMU's Writing Center to button up her resume and searched Handshake, a database available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University announces wheels up on an enhanced partnership with SkyWest Airlines, the … I love to do." The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program is designed to help meet the growing demand for pilots across the … latest in a number of high profile industry partnerships designed to give Broncos an inside track to career success. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… by a seventh in 2021 . A visit to the park offers an up-close look at ferocious creatures including a … says Gillespie. “Now that we’ve had a chance to get things up and running, we are aiming to try and add more to the … The installation of the new dinosaurs is scheduled for this upcoming summer, with the department working closely with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… change leadership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Eggerstedt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit … never thought about going back to school until her supervisor encouraged her during an annual review. As the … the third level we're going to be doing a certificate that signifies they're able to conduct change management within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Burian lecturer to speak on Affordable Health Care Act and grassroots organizing

College of Health and Human Services

… organizers played a crucial role in President Obama's signing historic health reform legislation in March 2010. On … at 5:30 p.m., the author will be at WMU's Fetzer Center to sign the book and speak about how ordinary citizens fought …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/burian-lecturer-speak-affordable-health-care-act-and-grassroots-organizing

Goal-Oriented

Business Magazine

… championship at WMU feels amazing,” says Grant. “The support we’ve had from the fans, community and alumni has … WMU has been an amazing experience,” adds Hampton. “We’re super thankful for all the support we’ve received from everyone.” Business lessons on …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/slukynsky2025

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, which was also a … for carbon capture and storage. He and his colleagues are digging into a new layer of climate science: carbon capture, … of Energy’s Collegiate Wind Competition. “It’s his senior design project, and he could end up graduating with a patent,” …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… and beverages as gifts this year. Apparel normally makes up roughly 20% of all holiday gifts, but food and beverage … “Around the world, inflation has eroded some joy from the upcoming holiday season,” says Dr. Matt Ross , associate … digital marketing program   Dr. Scott Cowley “We expect a bigger increase in Gen Z holiday spending in 2024 relative to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Assessment Cycle

Assessment

… initiatives. It involves setting clear learning outcomes, designing appropriate assessment methods, gathering data, … be clear and measurable. We recommend using the Backward Design framework to create outcomes. The WMU Instructional … administering the assessments, surveys, and/or focus-groups, (for example), you chose to assess learning. You may …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/toolkit/cycle

Meet Allison: Elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… as a first-year. Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? Growing up, it was my third grade teacher, Mrs. Arabo. She made … with faculty and staff been? They've been really supportive, giving me a lot of good resources to help me on …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-cehd-allison