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NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not … for the course because the country has the fastest-growing free market economy in the world and is on track to become … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Funding Opportunities

History

… scholarly research, scientific inquiry, inventive technology and artistic/creative activity. The intent of this funding is to support the student's research, not the student with a salary/stipend. Applications open … https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/grants-student Honors College Research and Creative Scholarship Funds – up to …

https://wmich.edu/history/academics/prospectivegraduatestudents/funding

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

News

… in computer science, have likely only seen the early technology Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even … company Michigan Bell, encouraged him to take the suggestion to heart. "She had the inside scoop on the future of technology, where it was headed. And she said, 'Yeah, I think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… Considering the impact of screens on child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or … is not what it used to be.  When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row … organization’s Early Childhood Work Group has created a free resource collection for families, educators and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Semester To Do List

Teaching and Learning

… Pre-developed Elearning course shells (as available) Technologies, materials, and/or applications Request, from your … at  @email or 269.387-3930 . If publisher-based technologies, content, or assessments will be used in the … or collaborate with your subject area librarian to explore Free-to-Use Course Materials for alternatives that can help …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/do-list

From 8th grade education to a Ph.D. in one generation

College of Education and Human Development

… sons did back then,” explained Palmer.  Although she had no real college preparation from her high school (since most students in the community did not go to college), her parents were very supportive of her … Palmer When the auto industry went bust, and mileages were not passing, she ended up moving to Tucson, Arizona to …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-bierleinpalmer

WMU College of Arts and Sciences Dean Draws Standing Room Only Crowd

College of Arts and Sciences

… “and the people who need to lead are in this room right now. Let’s be clear—no one else is going to do this for us. We are in this … champions “do best,” to ask hard questions of him, of one another and of their leaders, indicating that “this is what a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/state-college-2013

WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience

Haworth College of Business

… best for them and can maintain progress on their degree no matter where life takes them. Credit for experience : … can earn credit before starting the program for specific knowledge and skills gained from past employment, … MBA part-time have the desire to enhance their business knowledge while still being able to work and fulfill their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business, the idea of ‘business as usual’ is no longer an appropriate guiding mechanism. Businesses are now being tasked with considering their impact on the world … an event in person in the future. The ability to network not only with other academics but with the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… that excel in nurturing highly influential leaders and noting the expertise of the Haworth College of Business in … 2,000 top leaders in the U.S. spanning politicians, CEOs, Nobel winners and others to determine where they received … as well. The publication's listing ranked Western at No. 79 in the nation and third in the state.  "To be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605