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From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … him, creating a strong sense of community in his life. Attending university for the first time is an intimidating … projects that meet the needs of client organizations and designs, tests and improves data collection tools such as …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
News
… renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies . The University's vision rehabilitation therapy and … specialists in the workforce. These five-year grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education in October, will … visual enhancement devices and strategies, universal design and problem-based learning. More information about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … able to see and do. Those two experiences hooked me." Thus did a match made in heaven lead Brown to a career reaching … he has taught me," she says. "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me. I knew I would always get …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown
From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams
W Magazine
… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS … picked up a couple of long-term (teacher) subbing jobs and did that for a couple of years. Then this opportunity arose … do different things. Being involved in those organizations set me with the mentality of doing more than what’s being …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold
Conflict of Interest, Anti-nepotism, Gifts - Employee
Policies
… or advancement arising out of University business. 3.3. Designated University Official: the next higher … of the institution and shall comply with the principles set forth in this Policy. University Employees must not use … use any information not available to the public that was obtained as a result of service to the University. No …
https://wmich.edu/policies/conflict-interest-employee
Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking
News
… human trafficking Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on … in pain. She never really asked me questions. "I was so upset at her because every month when she came, I would say, … she says. While she was free from the shackles of modern-day slavery, however, the trauma of five years of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872
Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize
News
… the job site. Brenna Vaughn, right, and Danny Rogers, left, display the prototype for their product, SnapDuct. Seniors … their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … the help of WMU engineering student Max Chen , who helped design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859
Procedures and Submissions
Policies
… equivalent) approval. UPC Review of New Policies The steps set forth above must be completed before submitting the … the UPC is to obtain unanimous consent to move a Policy forward. However, if all routes to agreement have been … and comment on the proposed Policy (the Committee may designate longer review periods as needed). Users with a …
https://wmich.edu/policies/procedures
2023-24 Staff Highlights
The Evaluation Center
… scholarship, center staff built upon their records of awards and service in 2023-24. Lori Wingate Executive … bringing together contributors from diverse backgrounds, settings, and disciplines. " Service Judge, American … blog series, and social media campaign. Additionally, redesigning the center's website and working to amplify …
https://wmich.edu/evaluation/staff23
Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner
News
… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and alumni events. In addition to engaging with the Bronco Nation at the Lions’ den …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner