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Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

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… this fall through a prestigious federal scholarship. Jared Sipes , a senior from Kalamazoo, received a $4,200 … from around the country.  He and his fellow Boren Scholars are studying Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili … and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Jared Sipes Sipes, WMU's second Boren Award recipient in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10903

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture classes

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… that begin the week of Jan. 20 . The low-cost classes are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are open to the public. They meet once a week, are taught in … since 2002. Ajun He teaches calligraphy and is from Neinonggu Autonomous regions. She is a teacher at Beijing Language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12199

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… level and 43 at the doctoral level. Among the students who are graduating will be more than 60 military veterans as … commencement ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… a well? How does water flow underground? What contaminants are in our drinking water? Heightened national interest in … known what specific 3D thinking and visualization skills are needed by students to be successful in hydrogeology, we … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

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… for flexible instruction and course delivery increases, we are committed to meeting that need." Demand for more flexible options in higher education are growing, particularly with the enormous increase in … knowledge and skills necessary for students interested in careers such as law enforcement, juvenile court counselor, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

Information Technology

… National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), celebrated every October, is a … effort between government and industry to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that …

https://wmich.edu/it/techtalk/2019/10/2019-ncsam

Meet Daven: Literacy studies

College of Education and Human Development

… that I figured it'd just get better the longer I was here. Are you a first-gen student? Yes. Being a first generation … because of the real life experiences you get. Like these are things that apply directly to your classroom. These are things that have kind of always been there, but you …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-carter

Hundreds of future scientists and engineers will showcase talents at Western Michigan

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… May 4, 2024. "These tournaments allow students to explore careers and gain mastery and skills beyond their peers, … can be an effective enrichment of coursework found in area curricula but also has events that are beyond what a student experiences. Technology, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74970

Campus Accessibility

Disability Services for Students

… 39 miles of sidewalk and 26.5 lane miles of roadway. There are approximately 96 buildings on and around the main campus, though not all are student related. These facts alone impact how all students, staff, faculty and visitors are able to navigate the campuses, especially for students …

https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices/accessibility

Students and faculty perform side-by-side for an exciting concert

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… Nov. 1 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The ensembles are comprised of faculty and graduate students from the … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43401