Community Connections
Introduction
WMUx is a partner in teaching and learning within our community.
We work with community partners to collaboratively imagine, design and realize ideas that transform and enhance the learning experience. Learn more
Connections
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
Founded in 2011, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers high-quality, non-credit educational opportunities for mature adults in the greater Kalamazoo community. With support from WMUx, this volunteer organization works with emeriti, faculty, and staff to offer courses and trips year-round.
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WMU-Grand Rapids
WMUx extends the reach of Western Michigan University beyond Kalamazoo through our Grand Rapids location. Leading innovation through community engagement and the delivery of responsive contemporary programming, WMU-Grand Rapids identifies, develops, and provides access to learner-centered pathways for diverse populations in southwest Michigan.
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Professional Development
WMU Professional Development provides noncredit learning opportunities that foster critical thinking and stimulate creative solutions. Our competency-based programs offer our clients real-world projects and activities that are relevant, practical and challenging.
News and Events
News
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High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) have joined forces in a two-year dual-enrollment partnership to support high school students interested in entering the integrated design and manufacturing fields. Through this partnership, GRPS students can complete a WMU undergraduate certificate at no out-of-pocket cost.
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Evaluating Alternative Options to Realize Their Mission
When your goal is to develop and nurture thought leaders, you extend your definition of "students" beyond those enrolled in your for-credit program when a need presents itself. That is precisely what the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation program at Western Michigan University did when it partnered with WMUx to create a non-credit, professional development course for external professionals looking to take their evaluation skills to the next level.
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A WMUx Introduction Leads to Delicious Connections
Sometimes the best learning experiences take place beyond the classroom walls. A uniquely engaging – and delicious – learning opportunity emerged for a lucky group of Global Engagement Program students when WMUx staff facilitated the collaboration of a prominent Grand Rapids businessman with the head of WMU’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education.
