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‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps … who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumnus and former … While at Western, he won numerous awards for his community service. At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company

Haworth College of Business

… Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company Submitted by Amy … won the Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. This award is given annually to recognize students in … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618

New SEO class pays off in job opportunities for marketing students

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68635

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… New education program awards credit for students' prior learning Submitted by Tyler … each additional portfolio costs $100. Students who are awarded PLA credit for one academic course see a significant … and growth of pre-K-12 teachers and administrators, human service professionals, innovative designers and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… to increase both tuition and required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 … increase and a $47 increase in required fees—$26 of which was initiated by students and approved during a campuswide … will be devoted to instruction, academic support, student services, institutional support, and operations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… the tools and resources they need for discovery and public service. We are enormously grateful for each and every … were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students … Donald Berndt and Robert Nagler—and the late John Orr, who was an English professor. All of them had a profound impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … today, and Western Michigan University students aren't waiting until graduation to make an impact. … teams of students were charged with creating a product, service, business or public policy that addresses one or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Academic and Career Development

The Bronco Guide

… program, so keep an open mind and seek guidance along the way. Advising at WMU Throughout your time at Western, … advisor. Some students arrive knowing exactly what they want to study and need specific advice for their major. If … from or drop a class Apply for graduation Disability Services for Students Disability Services for Students We …

https://wmich.edu/broncoguide/academics-career

College of Health and Human Services makes personnel moves

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… College of Health and Human Services makes personnel moves Submitted by Anonymous (not … of the nursing school since 2013 and who has retired. Lagerway is the school's longest-serving traditional faculty … under the Third Reich, and her book "Reading Auschwitz" was published as part of AltaMira's Ethnographic Series. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25569

Accelerated Master of International Development Administration

Political Science

… students at WMU to begin to accumulate credits toward the completion of a master’s degree while completing … the graduate program. The undergraduate degree must be awarded within one calendar year after initial enrollment in … PADM 6060 Applied Research Methods  PADM 6100 Public Service Management  PADM 6400 Managing Nonprofit …

https://wmich.edu/politics/acceleratedmida