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Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… a more holistic approach to student success and scale it up in a way that ensures equitable access for all WMU … such as Career and Student Employment Services , WMU Signature —a program to help students explore their purpose … assessment and effectiveness in Merze Tate College. "We saw significant gains for students who had caring professors in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… Zamora's own family life has had its challenges, growing up in a single-parent home with financial difficulties. … and diving head-first into college life. She found the support she was looking for in her fellow Foundation … Zamora the opportunity to attend college and a built-in support system, but also an avenue to pursue her passions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

Alumni Spotlights

Trombone Program

… Autónoma de Querétaro and the Conservatorio J. Guadalupe Velázquez. Sandra is a former soloist, guest conductor … every major celebrity showroom in town, and served as a backup musician for many of the most famous entertainers in the … from Western he was an active freelancer throughout the upper Midwestern United States. He has been a devoted …

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Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of … parts of my culture that helped me, such as strong family support. But there are not many men of color who feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design for a project at Edgewater Automation. Backe cultivated … it now," he says. "The kids come in and they'll just run up and hug you."  The experience could also pay dividends …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger. This challenge was my first opportunity to do that in … in business law and reflected on the project in his WMU Signature capstone presentation . Sponsors supporting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… serving on search and steering committees and working groups to leading classes in the community and serving on … humble, pragmatic, ethical and no-nonsense demeanor, coupled with her critical thinking, problem-solving and an … her contributions; she participated in working groups that prepared proposals to the full IEC for curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

February 11, 2019

Registrar's Office

… period begins today and will close on February 22. Supervisors will have through March 1 to approve or deny the … re-authorization period until both the employee and the supervisor have approved or denied the reauthorization.  … well, have excessive absences or are missing multiple assignments using the Report Student Academic Concern form …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2019-02-11

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… specific information and use descriptive examples in support of your nominee to assure this person gets the full … for students, Western Michigan University staff stepped up. Whether it’s through providing moral support, navigating a changing housing landscape, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… gala-style reception that will serve as the University's signature event for recognizing its alumni and will celebrate select groups of graduates from all of the University's colleges. The … He is the host and executive producer of "Ed Gordon," an hourlong quarterly news magazine on Bounce TV, as well as host …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360