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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Whether addressing climate change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a degree and … right on Western Michigan University's campus.  “It is difficult to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… will be eligible for a variety of benefits and financial assistance from SkyWest as they work to complete their … team of aviation professionals. “We are excited for this elite partnership with Western Michigan University and … enhanced company seniority, up to $4,500 in education assistance earned at credit-hour benchmarks and a job interview …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Economists base much of their work on the belief that equal opportunity is vital to how society functions. Yet, the economics profession has faced a persistent lack of women and members of underrepresented racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S.

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… recently ranked No. 11 on national researcher Gartner's list of Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs. This distinction places it within the top tier of programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern Submitted by Erin Flynn on Madison Dempster is having a blast as an intern for Hasbro. Despite moving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… on Angela Blood Starr, a Calhoun Intermediate School District regional school health coordinator and Western … alumna learned back then—particularly goal setting, decision-making, positive self-talk, and social and emotional … on June 30, Blood Starr said she thinks one of the biggest hurdles facing school districts will be continuing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A week ahead of Election Day, WeVote is making one last push to get Western Michigan University … students equipped and excited to vote. The nonpartisan group, which focuses on encouraging civic engagement on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes two new associate vice presidents

Student Life

… The Division of Student Affairs welcomes two new associate vice … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a months-long search, the Division of Student Affairs is excited to welcome Dr. Reetha Raveendran as associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65674

WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… toxic chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Mert Atilhan is doing revolutionary engineering research in his laboratory in Floyd Hall. The equipment Atilhan and his student researchers created can measure how much gas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Janice Kato KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Janice Kato , a … education program, has been selected as a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556