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Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96
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… E Lee Kalamazoo broadcast pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western … in 2012, pledged $500,000 for construction of a home for what is now the Carl E and Winifred Lee Honors College. The … and Fetzer Television Co. The companies included what are now WWMT-TV and WKZO radio. Lee also headed up six …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184
John E. Sandberg obituary
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… in teacher evaluation research at the University. Under his guidance as dean, WMU established a doctoral program in educational leadership in Guam, … in Sandberg's honor, naming Dr. Jianping Shen of what was then the University's Department of Teaching, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2908
Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 … losing his identity after an amputation because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I … being involved with different disciplines to learn what problems we have and what we can do together," he says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303
Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… Kronner, Victoria Blaine, and Aseel Munshi. Far right is Cory Middleton from Jacket 360, winner of last year's … incredibly rewarding experience. We all got a great idea of what it will really be like in terms of selling our concept … myself and my teammates for this win. I can't wait to see what comes next for our company." Now in its fifth year, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the … all over the world to make a flight happen." Such tasks are what he likes best about his job. "Being a part of the … He believes students should receive a broad idea of what the industry is truly like and the opportunities, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery
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… child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are … with trafficking survivors there. "We will continue to do whatever we can to amplify Bella’s voice and give her … trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417
Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues
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… Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cover of the … of verse out of Michigan's ongoing literary riches." What resulted is an intriguing range of poems providing an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069
Business students win national sales challenge
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… on From left: Alexa DeVos, Kayla Reinhackel and Brian Curlett KALAMAZOO— A student team representing Western … selling and role-play. The speed-selling competition consists of students giving a two-minute "elevator pitch" about … the top spot," says Eckert. "It is also a testament to what we teach to all of our sales and business marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441
Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future
Cybersecurity
… Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future … the opportunities it offered,” says Chavez. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study, but I did know that I wanted to … great balance between the two programs that I had been struggling to decide between,” says Chavez. “Cybersecurity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
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… peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea … really changed me," he explains in Billings' film. "Art is what makes me, me." The film captures Simon layering canvas … is impossible. And, most importantly, he illustrates what it means to never, never give up," she says. Finding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044