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WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… about different fish species, which eventually paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an … in his lab. Photo: Michael Lanka “It was a relief and exciting to see when it was finally accepted,” says Thompson. … debate regarding the early evolution of teleost (or “ray-finned”) fishes. Thompson’s research confirmed that eels …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

Light Center second research grant awarded to marketing professor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Light Center second research grant awarded to marketing professor Submitted by Anonymous (not … awarded the second Timothy Light Center of Chinese Studies Research Grant for her project, “Food Consumption … will receive $3,000 for her project, in which she plans to examine how food-related behaviors and perceptions of urban …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/04/ann-veeck-tlc-grant

Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management

Haworth College of Business

… to grow from all that he has learned participating in extra curricular activities — specifically, the Supply Chain … how to do this takes a team of individuals. “There are many ways to complete one task. Working as a team, students can … professional transactions by quoting and recommending new supplier relationships for the company to pursue in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000

A future financial planner with a people-first mindset

Haworth College of Business

… and professional internships. Originally from Newaygo, Michigan, Harkness has compounded returns on his … With his sights set on the future, Harkness is most excited about what the personal financial planning field has … forward to the opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals and families as they navigate their financial …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/personal-financial-planning-grant-harkness

Megan and Adam Turner - Passions United

College of Aviation

… On a macro level, the industry has united a world in ways never conceived.  Through the magic of flight, the … Megan would take to the skies with her pilot aunt, experiencing the wonder of flight firsthand.  According to … took off for the Sunshine State. With Adam “soaking up the rays” in Florida, Megan focused on her studies.  Graduating …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/11/turner

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines Submitted by Tom … him a different perspective about a career path.  The Texas native has quickly learned that young folks bitten by … off.  His AAR duties involved contacting repair shops and suppliers of aviation parts to collect pricing data that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines Submitted by Tom … him a different perspective about a career path.  The Texas native has quickly learned that young folks bitten by … off.  His AAR duties involved contacting repair shops and suppliers of aviation parts to collect pricing data that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-0

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… announcement of a $3.17 million U.S. Department of Energy award. The funding will spur development of an integrated … and principal investigator for the project. “We have an excellent team that includes multiple disciplines of … and educators.  Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers interested in participating in the project can …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

CHHS faculty collaborate with KAMSC students

College of Health and Human Services

… with Dr. Kieran Fogarty and Dr. Rob Lyerla from the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. Program within the … Surveillance Analysis vs. National Surveys for Tracking Exercise and Mental Health (2011-2021)," involved tracking … timely analyses of national trends.   The research project was recently presented at the Southwest Michigan Science and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/03/kamsc

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

News

… in 2013, and each replaces a board member whose terms expires at the end of 2012. The appointees are: • Michelle … of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … Hall is well known for turning the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council into one of the premier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281