Academics
Curriculum
WST 301 | Interdisciplinary Problems and Questions
(3 credits)
This course's spring offerings will center on the Western Center's current biennial theme.
Living Learning Community (LLC)
The WEST LLC is designed to put students in the driver's seat when it comes to their life at Miami. Hosted by the historic Western Program and new Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, WEST will support its residents in identifying their individual assets and passions and applying them as strengths to whatever academic path they choose.
The paired course - WST251 - will aid WEST's students in developing their own approaches to learning that can create innovative and impactful change in themselves and the world. WEST students have access to the myriad of community programming in Peabody Hall, including national speakers and successful alumni who have dedicated their lives to social change.
This LLC is dedicated not only to helping its students through college, but also to preparing people for their lives after Miami. WEST is in historic Peabody Hall, which is surrounded by forest trails, ponds, and other beautiful natural spaces."Living Learning Community (LLC)
The WEST LLC is designed to put students in the driver's seat when it comes to their life at Miami. Hosted by the historic Western Program and new Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, WEST will support its residents in identifying their individual assets and passions and applying them as strengths to whatever academic path they choose.
The paired course - WST251 - will aid WEST's students in developing their own approaches to learning that can create innovative and impactful change in themselves and the world. WEST students have access to the myriad of community programming in Peabody Hall, including national speakers and successful alumni who have dedicated their lives to social change.
This LLC is dedicated not only to helping its students through college, but also to preparing people for their lives after Miami. WEST is in historic Peabody Hall, which is surrounded by forest trails, ponds, and other beautiful natural spaces.