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Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in the fall of 2026, arrived at Western Michigan University with creation at the forefront of her mind. The design … of having the technical knowledge to actually make a significant difference in the world was what really got me into … Blankenship was an intern for a small start-up in 2024, Canine Innovation, where she developed an electronics hub …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University's collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) completed its academic year … invites WMU alumni from a variety of different areas within the marketing field to come in and share their career … to the quality and initiative of the students in AMA. “When you have good leaders within the organization, they can

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… Pharmacia and Pfizer. "A lot of drugs were discovered within the walls of this building and a lot of treatments … had some roots in this building," Jenson says. "And when you look at both Dr. Stryker and Dr. Upjohn … even though … "As we work to learn and bring that information so that it can advance science faster, we run into the obstacles of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… on [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is … flight-clearance coordinator.  "The airline industry can be stuck in its ways," he says.  "It can take a lot of … air-traffic control, and flight.  The week culminated with planning and operating a discovery flight, which really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… strategic goals and priorities. Called the WMYou Employee Engagement Survey, this confidential, online … University has a distinguished record of providing students with the knowledge, skill and experience that enable them to … Confidential and anonymous To ensure employees provide candid feedback, participation in the survey is confidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities

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… of Western faculty and staff will go further this year with the 2022 merger of United Way of the Battle Creek and … role in leading the impact that our individual United Ways can’t do by themselves,” says Sargent. “That makes our … grateful for the outstanding support of WMU over the years. You can see the impact of that support in every program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72650

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association in its effort to end Alzheimer's disease. "If I can lend my image and open the eyes of my fan base to what … change and how important it is not to give up," says Beal. "You just keep trying and if you do that, it will work out. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on … by scholars studying Muslims in America, even though you could argue it's one of the most historically important … complicated history." Perkins is now working in partnership with Dream of Detroit , a nonprofit focused on revitalizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… championships in May. Julianna Buck KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What’s your major? It’s a natural first question for someone to ask … very vague, but that is just the best description that I can think of,” says Buck. “One idea that I have thought … teams from throughout the world. This year is no different, with Buck leading the team to the world competition in May. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Hartzell is graduating with bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science and … prospective students is to look at the opportunities in your future career that Western is able to provide to you. … Hartzell also gained real-world flight experience she can take with her into her career. "All of the airports that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692