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

News

… from several presidential libraries for a prior research project he conducted on the Fed about 25 years ago to get a … a greater understanding of how and why the Fed reacted the way it did. "It was pretty clear and didn't take much … under the long tenure of its most vocal advocate, Alan Greenspan. The long-running policy resulted in huge growth …

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

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

News

… Kim Huls and Karina Nazario teach in the West Ottawa Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan. Nazario's … speak the language at home. "We were trying to think of a way to get these families together so they can practice … help each other on a language assignment. Supported by Project TEAMS , a federal grant awarded to Drs. Selena …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

News

… and experiences for his students almost 8,500 miles away. Through a well-established relationship with Christ … "Students are hungry for cultural experiences. You want to make this a valuable experience." "COVID-19 has … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries

University Libraries

… experience campus more fully in the fall semester. Campus was buzzing with activity and energy from students ready to … get offline and get involved on campus. This renewed energy was present across campus, especially in the University … used their visit to the Zhang to inspire their final class project and to show them the type of materials they might …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back

WMU named in Princeton Review's 2021 'best business schools'

Haworth College of Business

… “Our goal, for the more than 25 years we've conducted this project, is to help MBA applicants identify the business … Our program benefits graduate students in multiple ways—as both business leaders and individuals.” BEST SCHOOLS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62689

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… the interprofessional and collaborative aspects of the project prepare the students for life after graduation. “Programs like these are so rewarding for our students, for our communities and for our … institutions and earning invaluable experience working toward change in our communities.” “The COVID-19 pandemic has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

Post-Election Support

WeVote

… for Counseling and Psychological Services are temporarily waiving fees for that service. Call CCPS at 269-387-5105 for … People of Color community. Content is specifically geared toward experiences of Black people, Indigenous people, and … Sexual & Mental Health Alliance The Asian Mental Health Project Asian Mental Health Collective   Behavioral Health …

https://wmich.edu/vote/post-election-support

Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor

News

… the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … programs. Only the highest caliber of students receive the award. They are selected on the basis of their general … design his own Hall Effect Thruster for his senior design project. The project has involved collaboration with NASA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31959

General Examples

Service Learning

… with residents and patients. Collect and document what life was like during major recent historical periods by visiting … a type of “What is Happening to My Body” program. In this way, students will learn about the particular nutritional … nursing home. International studies Complete a fundraising project for an international organization, such as the …

https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/courses/general-examples

Past News

Physics

… faculty and staff. Accomplishments Imogen Courtney awarded the 2023 Presidential Scholar in Physics Courtney, a … She also received the department's Charles J. Wilcox Award for her outstanding scholarly work in physics. Dr. … with Gas Targets." Taylor worked with Dr. Burns on a project involving doped lead chalcogenides, a model system …

https://wmich.edu/physics/pastnews