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… WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University … fifth time in recent history that the University has closed for consecutive days, and the first time since 2019. This …

… Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned … of Western Michigan University students will be singing for more than a grade. This performance is for their future. …

… Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership Submitted by … restricted airline transport pilot's license, they'll fly for a United Express Aviate partner. After successfully … Claire, Wisconsin agrees. "I came to Western specifically for the aviation program because of the high standard it …

… Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs Submitted … on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which … p.m., Bernhard Center. Wednesday, Feb. 5 —Marketing, Food/Sales Marketing Career Night sponsored by Ethos Group, 5 to …

… WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous … of Engineering and Applied Sciences will receive funding for a project to bring an autonomous electric shuttle to the … The $2.2 million project—New Autonomous Mobility Vision for Michigan—is being funded through the $8 million Michigan …

… sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Massood … and Dr. Binu Baby Narakathu, right, display their award for being a 2019 SmartZone Best Small Business Honoree. … Whitmer , SafeSense was selected by its local SmartZone for demonstrating "growth through technology …

… WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor Submitted by … Lucie Grippe and Dan Hubble with their IBS Media Award for Best Audio Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, … student-run radio station,  89.1 WIDR FM ,  won awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor at the …

… New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Great Lakes and Energy, calls her a perfect fit for the role. "Dr. Brown is a strategic thinker who knows … which aligns with the Paris Agreement—a global climate effort signed by nearly 200 countries. Brown hopes to surpass …

… WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training Submitted by Stacey … and discipline-appropriate skills in data-driven methods for advancing research,” says Dr. Kuanchin Chen , director of WMU Haworth’s Center for Business Analytics and professor of computer information …

… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by Erin Flynn … the experience easier, Ari-Gur came up with the concept for a smart white cane: wearable technology that removes the … obstacles within a certain radius. It would come in the form of a light-weight vest. She secured funding to start …