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From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… Varsha Sundareswaran says Western Michigan University feels like home.  "The thing about Western is that everyone is … tell me how inclusive Western is," she says. "I never felt like I was in a foreign country here; it's so welcoming. … that approached me. And they were the ones who made me feel like, 'You're in a new country, but It's okay; you have us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… of AI with his students or peers on campus, he likes to first discuss its limitations. “(AI) is not a … otherwise be considered cumbersome or even confusing. Tasks like changing your car’s oil, perfecting a croissant recipe … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… from the jump, constructing their own drones that look like soccer balls. They learn to operate and fly them safely … trying their hand at competitions, which look a little like Harry Potter’s favorite sport of quidditch. “We plan to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… very excited to serve the district that served me. I feel like I can relate to students in KPS in a unique and genuine … do enjoy it, and not even specifically teaching them—I do like seeing kids learn—but, really, I want to give value to … outreach and networking. "Seeing the impact a support group like FEP had on me, I wanted to extend that to all future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… melancholy. There were no cars on Michigan Avenue—it was like a ghost town. Then I start hearing Motown music. As I'm … well. Establishments able to stay afloat explored concepts like reservation-only dining where customers pre-order … More delivery options and specially crafted to-go menus are likely to become permanent staples of restaurant strategy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… in the "Shark Tank" style for potential funding. "Projects like the Bronco Innovators Challenge help students develop … she could expect in the infancy of her business. "I would like to start my own company one day selling products and … a potential manufacturer. A fellow maker, Covington would like to scale up her jewelry-making business and open a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

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… new era of support for student-athletes as name, image and likeness (NIL) rules transform the landscape of collegiate … empower student-athletes to “maximize their name, image and likeness while inspiring change in their communities” by … have been barred from profiting from their name, image and likeness. But in 2021, a combination of state law and NCAA …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… share things that are hard for me or things that I've struggled with and then other teachers can say, have you tried … what a firefighter is and they know what the jobs looks like. But this year, I was able to be a lot more purposeful … "I shared videos that are created for kids on YouTube, like what does a fire station look like, what is the process …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

WMU student wins coveted scholarship from software company

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… ISM program has a long tradition of integrating technology like SAP software into the curriculum," Wagner says. "Many … their careers. It's rewarding to see an excellent student like Andrew recognized for his efforts in taking advantage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/92

Business student 1 of 4 recipients of statewide scholarship

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… motivate me to go out and get what I want. WMU professors like to see students do well, so they push you to make the … to get a job related to supply chain management. I would like to attend school part time until I earn my MBA." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8592