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WMU’s commitment to fostering a safe campus environment

News

… to be aware of the University's resources and policies designed to support and protect students and employees should they ever … and federal regulatory requirements. They have been designed to ensure accountability, fair treatment, due process …

https://wmich.edu/news/fostering-safe-campus

WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting

Haworth College of Business

… a campaign for a real client,” says student Anna Griggs . “The independence we were given to operate as our own … side—proposing fun ideas and then gathering hard data to support why they would work was very interesting. I expect to be working on similar pitch decks in my upcoming career, and it was cool to get this experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018

Diversity and Inclusion

Sindecuse Health Center

… grant was for implementation of the assessment findings up to $15,000. Improvements were completed or confirmed in … accessible and more inclusive environment: Changed restroom signs throughout health center from “male/female” to … steps was shared with the campus community at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Healing Symposium on March 20. …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/about/news-update/diversity

Peyser Grant Information

History

… as a source of exclusive or first resort, but as a supplement to other support sources available in the … Scholars and Artist Program, other endowments and designated funds available to WMU faculty and graduate … Guidelines .  Applications involving buy-outs of assigned instructional time must be submitted by December 1 …

https://wmich.edu/history/peysergrants

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

News

… a Mississippi inmate on death row. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his 2010 murder conviction related to a quadruple murder in Mississippi. Justices found the prosecutor in … pool based on their race. "(Prosecutors) can still come up with a number of race-neutral justifications," says Elise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… broaden your horizons and learn about the world. For a group of 18 Western Michigan University students, their recent … made a special connection with his Indian buddy. “My assigned buddy was Sherin, and I was surprised by how well we … able to meet with several nonprofit groups who are making significant impacts among India’s marginalized populations. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

News

… Siebert's unique perspective was forged as a child. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, he was just 6 years old when … "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." Ultimately taken as a prisoner … "For him, it's not about him. It's about something much bigger." Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

Student Employment: Hiring International Students

Human Resources

… needs a job offer letter from the hiring department, signed by the supervisor. The department works with International … Admissions and Services to provide a letter of employment signed by the department/supervisor. The letter from the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/student-international

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program in Workforce Education and Development

Family and Consumer Sciences

… admitted to the AGDP, with senior standing, may take up to 12 credit hours of designated 5000-level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/accelerated-graduate-degree-program-workforce-education-development

The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference

Haworth College of Business

… careers in data analytics. She recognized that this added up to a unique opportunity for her current students to learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833