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Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

W Magazine

… he learned the program was opening a new facility at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, Michigan. “I immediately loved the … going to simulator training when I watched live coverage, like so many others, of the second tower getting hit and … Although he was called back to finish training, he was furloughed by Mesaba that October. He worked as an instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… teachers of color shortage by presenting opportunities for stakeholders to represent the majority while addressing … teachers of color and often in those classrooms, I felt like I had to prove that I belonged in those classes,” says … the pushed me and put me on the path of success.” Feeling like an outsider in their academic communities, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry

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… "I'm so excited about this," Spybrook says. "I feel like this is very timely. There are a lot of issues across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721

Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band

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… large audiences and alongside world-renowned companies like the Moscow Ballet. "It's still one of my favorite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

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… geological mapping—to better understand resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in Michigan, in order to … meet the societal demands of science and data for Michigan stakeholders to better understand our most important natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… a national reputation through his work with organizations like the American Council on Education. Here at WMU, we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

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… a leisurely tour of the massive new Sangren Hall, which like the old Sangren Hall it replaced in 2012, houses the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Program designed to boost Dominican Republic's education system

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… while students work with several WMU faculty. "I really like the idea that we are helping a country develop an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17341

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… already underway and business ideas that they would like to pursue," says Dr. Kay Palan, dean of the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… fully supported in becoming a mom.   While this may seem unlikely to happen today, it is still affecting women in small … conditions continue to evolve. “Our hope is that events like this encourage students to reflect on what they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861