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From 8th grade education to a Ph.D. in one generation

College of Education and Human Development

… Bierlein Palmer , professor of educational leadership, grew up in the small farming community of Richville, Michigan. … community did not go to college), her parents were very supportive of her going to college and fully funded her way. … education was very important to her; my father was very supportive as well,” she said. With their financial help, she …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-bierleinpalmer

Gary Mullen and The Works bring 'One Night of Queen' to Miller Auditorium

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… record 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Mullen began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a … discount is available to all WMU faculty and staff. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. WMU students … are required to show their Bronco Card when picking up tickets and upon entrance to the theatre. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37600

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… that this is what you really have!'" says Anthony, who grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. She'd been interested in Western … dream job as an accountant. It also gave her an automatic support system the moment she walked onto campus. "In most scholarship groups, you get the scholarship but you never actually meet the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

Dreams are worth working for: a CEHD advisor's first-gen story

College of Education and Human Development

… a big fan of winter and faced with the choice between going up to the UP for school, or over to Southwest Michigan, she thought it … spent five years owning and operating an independent web-design and event planning business called A-List Event …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-bau

A different definition of success

Haworth College of Business

… role at a well-known e-commerce marketplace, where he supported their home and auto departments. But after working … roles and what it would be like to work for them. I ended up getting offered an interview immediately and knew it was … what it takes to be a great leader. “When challenges come up at work, I like to face them head on and get to the …

https://wmich.edu/business/welsh2019

AI and Critical Thinking in Education

Teaching and Learning

… into educational settings is a rapidly evolving trend with significant implications for learners' critical thinking … thinking when using AI tools in literature classes, suggesting these tools facilitate critical cognitive processes … agency in problem-solving while providing just enough support to facilitate learning. In a foreign language writing …

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

Get Fitter, Help a Critter at West Hills Athletic Club's Fitness Launch

West Hills Athletic Club

… April 22 through May 11 West Hills Athletic Club is teaming up with the SPCA of Southwest Michigan to celebrate the launch of all-new music and choreography in our Group Fitness Classes ! The SPCA does amazing work for homeless pets in our area, and to support their mission we’ll be accepting donations on their …

https://wmich.edu/events/75365

College of Arts and Sciences adds new STEM, humanities programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… range of public and nonprofit organizations. The major is designed to allow students to focus on the public and … a minor in public administration . The new minor is designed to prepare students from a variety of majors for … of Geological and Environmental Sciences is serving up a new undergraduate program in environmental geology . …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem-humanities-programs

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million

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… totaled $834,706. Two grants from various industries addded up to nearly $600,000 and were awarded to Shawn Mortimore , … June soared past $200,000, while grants for academic support initiatives came in at $53,7000 and rounded out … recruitment services, comprehensive academic and student support services and follow-up services for students to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35109

Accelerated Degree

Civil and Construction Engineering

… The undergraduate students qualifying for the ADP may count up to nine (but not less than six) credit hours of 500 level … early as their sophomore year of the undergraduate program. Up to 12 credit hours can be counted for both the bachelor’s … apply for graduation for their undergraduate degree program upon completion of a minimum of 88 credits. The graduation …

https://wmich.edu/civil-construction/accelerated