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Economic Impact

Community Partnerships

… Economic Impact Western Michigan University is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of the communities it serves. Through a rich … updated economic impact report, it will be available early Spring 2023. light left …

https://wmich.edu/community/economic

Celebrating 50 years of empowerment through literacy

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… literacy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) are bringing … says  Michael Evans , KLC executive director. Lisa Garcia , Western’s assistant vice president for external …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/2024-adult-literacy-research-training-symposium

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… career decisions, the best instructors inspire, empower and instill confidence in students to reach their full … Whitney DeCamp ,  Timothy Palmer   and  Dee Sherwood , Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching … Teaching Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… He hoped students would gain a feeling of readiness and confidence. “One of the biggest hurdles students face … concepts on the exam while they still had faculty support and a built-in structure. “Over time, we’ve refined the … point in their careers, making that pursuit more attainable and less stressful was top of mind for Penner and

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty

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… resources for faculty Submitted by Deanne Puca on Research and Dessert 2013 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Workshops and discussions on funding and other resources for faculty research at Western Michigan University will be featured during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861

1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend The FMC

Haworth College of Business

… The FMC Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference (The … the live hybrid event will take place March 25 and 26, 2025. The conference organizers have a full slate of … learning. “Our students make the food marketing program at Western so special,” says Zwanka. "Upon graduating, they …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/food-marketing-conference

State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent

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… @WMU building KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Construction has begun at Western Michigan University's Grand Rapids regional location for a state-of the-art … built in collaboration with West Michigan manufacturers and Grand Rapids Community College to address the shortage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… Mich.—A telepresence robot is interacting with patrons of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library. The robot figuratively joined the library staff Nov. 4 and is being tested for its potential use as a communication method for both patrons and librarians. It is in use throughout the Research and

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

Choosing Your Major

Merze Tate College

… it's common to not know or to change majors in college.  At Western, we encourage you to explore your choices, because … giving you a solid knowledge base, we also provide academic and career counseling to help you discover your passion and … Studies Check out your career options   When you study at Western, you’re getting prepared for lifelong learning for a …

https://wmich.edu/merzetate/academics/exploratory/choosing-your-major

Res mediaevales: Medieval Ways of Making

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… Sangren Lobby Scheduled Wonder how medieval people made and used everyday objects? Explore medieval ways of making at the experimental archaeology and artisan displays in Sangren Lobby from 9:00am to 4:30pm daily during Congress.  Nordik Kraft Ken and Cynthia Koll of Nordik Kraft will display and

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/events/icms-displays-sangren-2026