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Capital Intern Program
College of Arts and Sciences
… areas as diverse as policy making, intelligence and social service, these individuals have at least one thing in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern
Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company
News
… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148
WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding
News
… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … programs dedicated to that goal. The new three-year award from Kresge for Phase 2 of the effort follows … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089
Mass Texting Policy
Policies
… Communications Statement of policy This policy sets out the way in which Western Michigan University (WMU) will use mass … messaging to effectively communicate while being a good steward of information, respecting the privacy and wishes of … account, or office; text messages sent through third-party services on behalf of any unit of the University; and text …
https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy
Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady
International Student and Scholar Services
… That's just one of many comparisons officials in WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education are able to make … additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Graduate College
… online application? We're just a phone call or an email away! (269) 387-2228 or (269) 387-2025, admissions-graduate@wmich.edu Watch our video to guide you through your online application … and applicants, the WMU International Student and Scholar Services website includes information and a list of …
https://wmich.edu/grad/apply/faq
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … delivery of virtually anything—as well as on-demand charter service—across the United States and around the world. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
… experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world. Mark … to come. “I loved the philosophy department while I was at Western and got a lot out of it,” says Rochon. … Law School and then began working in Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C. After seven years, he decided to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly … encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005
Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge
News
… feel the passion through the diverse sustainability pathways they explored," says judge Laura Evans , director of … that incentivizes sustainable purchases, and Copia, an aeroponics system, earning $3,000 each. "I think the Bronco … students to develop a transformative idea for a product, service, business or policy that addresses one or more of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531