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New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

Haworth College of Business

… for students to become licensed in securities trading, thanks to a sponsorship by Edward Jones. The new offering provides finance students with … at WMU. "The industry relevance of this course will set our students apart when competing for jobs." Shortage of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134

Facilities

Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change

… near major roads and the intersection of two interstate highways, mid-way between Detroit and Chicago, with ready access … a dry-fire suppression archive, full-service semi-truck loading docks and ample parking. The Department of Geography … center is equipped with the latest ArcGIS software and datasets. The center has installed three  Lumiere Jumboscan …

https://wmich.edu/geographicalchange/facilities

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by … are as a community with adult literacy and to identify and set priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Shirley Swanson, Bernard Osher and Dawn Gaymer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … at Western Michigan University a $1 million gift to set up an endowment in support of the communitywide effort … at the annual membership meeting of the OLLI at WMU. In addition to the $1 million to endow support for WMU's OLLI, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … is building electronic circuits that are modelled by  a set of equations that have a chaotic solution, gaining … Barr cleverly simplified a previous chaotic oscillator design by considering the task from a different perspective. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize Submitted by … Relations and External Partnerships.    “We look forward to fostering meaningful connections and supporting the … regional location where the next generation of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The engineering building has become an area landmark. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … Research Park are good examples of that...I think we have set a new standard in higher education and I am very proud …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… beginning students and their families, began making their way to the Western Michigan University campus last week for … first-year students. A smaller but no less important set of activities, the Transfer Transition Program, is … Transfer students The Transfer Transition Program is designed specifically for admitted transfer students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… among students registered to vote. This and other findings were revealed as WMU joined more than 1,000 campuses … for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly half of all … faculty, students and RSO's around campus in helping set a precedent for a civic-minded campus," says WeVote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carl E … pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors … two grandchildren. Services A public memorial service is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14 , at the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184