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WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—COVID-19 upended life as we know it and sent the global economy into … to the pandemic. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) That's the good news. But according to expert faculty in Western … that account for over a third of our economy are now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747
Inspire Magazine 2022
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… It is hard to overstate the importance of peer-to-peer support for succeeding in a rigorous engineering program. Read about the college's efforts … the few North American experts in this area. Left: Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/inspire2022
Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree
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… with WMU's national reputation in sustainability. The rigorous science curriculum, which addresses some of the … of craft brewers. Designed to meet the 'industry's gold standard' Science courses will make up a large part of the curriculum. "Water use and water …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
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… elocution. Floyd initiated the patent process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my … also make it easier to speak with future influencers and supporters and grow my business." Starting Gate plays role … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
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 … judge Laura Evans , director of environment, social and governance for Cirba Solutions. "I think there's a lot more … they will work for. "It's broadening their horizons. It doesn't matter if you're going into finance or engineering …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531
WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy
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… executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business acquisition by MBA students and … of business leaders," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Their philanthropy enables Western Michigan … academic leaders and industry. A wine brand with profits going toward scholarships is now available, courtesy of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
W Magazine
… orders groceries and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on … level, and what it will mean for privileged groups and underprivileged groups and labor and reorganizing … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097
Cold Case Program News
Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police
… (WSBT 22, March 31, 2023) Special Report: Efforts ramp up to find missing women (WSBT 22, March 30, 2023) Two Michigan women went missing 50 years ago. Now their families feel answers are close. (South Bend … July 31, 2022) Cold Case Program live interview (WGN (Chicago), May 4, 2022) Special Report: How Roxanne Wood's murder …
https://wmich.edu/coldcase/news
Domestic and International Travel Information
Immigration Support
… and airports; a student may be stopped by an authorized government agent and questioned randomly. International … WMU, such as recent pay stubs or a recent letter from a supervisor confirming employment. Photocopy of the … areas of study or research. Such a clearance can add up to 16 weeks or longer to the normal visa processing time. …
https://wmich.edu/immigration/travel
Eligibility To Serve As WMU Principal Investigators On Sponsored Projects Policy
Research and Innovation
… (ORI) Classification Board of Trustees-delegated Policy Category Research and Intellectual Property Statement of policy … for conduct of a research, training or service project supported by extramural funding sources. The PI is the … Faculty specialists are persons appointed as one of six categories of specialized faculty: (1) lecturer; (2) clinical …
https://wmich.edu/policies/principal-investigators-eligibility