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WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour … a field trip. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors,” with the camp focused on reading, writing, Burmese language … the importance of thinking about a career early and what you need to do to get there,” he says. “We talked about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

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… all facing a difficult time. While we shelter in place, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the world and your university,” President Edward Montgomery acknowledged … your talents to us. Please don’t stop amazing the world with your gifts.” This year’s keynote speaker was Marzieh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… She was told she had been approved, but that Hurricane Sandy had caused a delay in notifying the winners. "The … creative writing fellowships since 1967, providing writers with the time and freedom to pursue their craft. More than … and recreate the experience of living life. "Writing gives you the privilege of living twice."     Contact: Mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… by a family member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope … . "Hope is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are not sure if there’s any gateway for you," she says. … focused on eradicating modern slavery, presented Hounakey with its 2020 Abolitionist Award. "We were moved not just by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign

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… , for Western Michigan University's United Way campaign. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build a … Phi Epsilon Kappa, the professional fraternity for students with majors within the Health, Physical Education and … on making a gift , contact @email . Contributions can be made as one-time donations by cash, check or credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2602

Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Manqoba Hlatshwayo (middle) with his advisors Prof. Elena Litvinova (WMU, left) and Dr. … right) in June 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Progressing from a young enthusiast mesmerized by the cosmos to a quantum … Western’s physics department. Thanks to his work, my group can build on it and continue the quantum computing research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73965

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Megan Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you type in #community into TikTok, Instagram or your … like that,” she says. “I want to make a positive impact with the campaigns I work on. I love how advertising can affect people in different ways, and I enjoy that it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Siri maps out your spring break road trip. Alexa orders groceries and … raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have … between $90,000 and $100,000. We really need people who can tell us about how people are going to interact with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help rebuild the American economy and protect our planet." Learn more about Dr. … technology that drains both batteries and bank accounts. "You have all of these sensors that are drawing tons of power … to maybe 250 miles. And I can go to Detroit and back without having to stop to charge," says Asher. "So it's just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt … Stuckhardt from Portage, Michigan, success hasn’t come without its challenges. The sales and business marketing … Stuckhardt is taking advantage of every opportunity he can. One of his leadership roles is serving as the director …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives