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Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

News

… Monette of Sterling Heights; current student Leo Bieniek of Warren; alumnus Joe Fleck of Oakland, a retired senior … lean systems to the projects, with the goals of eliminating waste, reducing expenditures, and providing the structure, … program became involved with the city's focus initiatives after several months of conversation about needs and goals. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by … . The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, was awarded to Drs. … years. Kim decided to investigate canes and cane techniques after first noticing differences in the detection of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

WMU Graduate Standard - Walwood History

Graduate College

… WMU Graduate Standard - Walwood History WMU Graduate Standard: Graduate College Spotlight A Brief History of Walwood Hall—by Carson Leftwich “My husband and I met at a … the Dean of Women, Bertha Davis founded the group after learning with horror that a number of female students …

https://wmich.edu/grad/wmugradstandard-2018f-wallwood

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

News

… social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social … from among more than 130 nominees, and they were chosen after a rigorous review that included a detailed written … Success includes The acclaimed Seita Scholars program that was founded in 2008 and offers college access and support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Frequently Asked Questions

Board of Trustees

… may designate an alternate location. The location is always publicized in advance. Board meeting details can be … to 30 minutes for general public comment. Is there another way to communicate with the board if there is not enough … to the board who will forward your written comments after the formal session to the board members. When during …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/faq

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity … about every day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She … "On Fridays we'd all run to the theater as soon as we could after class" to be chosen by directing students to act out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… further  fortify these qualities to advance our students. After extensive engagement with current students, alumni, … WMU is helping students find a deeper meaning and a better way of thinking. It’s what we call Rethink Smart. Rethink … more than that. It’s using one's smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

How to Apply

Psychology

… applications for clinical psychology will be considered after this due date through April 1 and are encouraged. … The average GPA of admitted students (on a 4 point scale) was 3.65. Is the psychology GRE subject test required for … requested and submitted online. Applicants do not need to wait until letters have been returned to WMU to submit their …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/apply

Quiet quitting with Dr. Christina Stamper

Haworth College of Business

… are approaching mid-life and may be re-evaluating what they want out of their careers and lives. The pandemic—a once in … the work for which they are responsible. There will always be employees who choose to do the minimum, and … whether it be production goals, coworker relationships, service quality, client satisfaction or other success …

https://wmich.edu/business/stamper2023

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… and end modern-day slavery Submitted by Erin Flynn on WASHINGTON, D.C.—Enslaved by a family member who trafficked … country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst … she will see her ambitions realized. "Bella has thrived after enduring almost unbearable hardship as a child and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417