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… Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th … duty in Korea and Iraq. McClain was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart posthumously. His other awards and … Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign …

… suicide. The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the conclusion of her Communicating About Taboo Topics …

… Western's expert faculty are landing unprecedented investments in potentially world-changing projects, giving … of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … federal grant backed by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration—are experiencing firsthand the …

… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University alumna and former Bronco volleyball player Katie Eberling was voted this month as the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton … Women's Bobsled Athlete of the Year by coaching staff. She was honored Aug. 11 at a ceremony held at the Conference …

… journey to finding his niche Submitted by Kayla Lambert on Mechanical engineering master's student Yomi Nathan sitting … College, which he chose because of the accessible pathway it offered to begin his education. He eventually … the Haenicke Scholarship.    “From a young age, I knew I wanted to become an engineer, though I was initially …

… – A Modern Upgrade Submitted by Gary Barton on This project was about future-proofing WMU’s communication. We’re now … to adapt quickly as technology evolves. — Andrew Holmes, Chief Information Officer Western Michigan University has officially wrapped up the Phone Services Transition Project, ushering in a new era of …

… In the heart of Samburu Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on In the first glimmers of the Kenyan morning light, Bilinda Straight wakes to a familiar scene: a home that another woman has … out of local wood, wild sisal and cow hides. Somewhere nearby, she hears a comforting melody of crackling firewood, …

… healthcare industry until he landed a position as a full-time sales executive at Breez Health. “The skills I’ve gained … Breez Health, Kalas has opened a door into healthcare and wants to inspire other students to follow a similar path. As … As if working full-time and creating his own organization wasn’t enough, Kalas is signing up for sales competitions, …

… WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six … students over $184,000 in textbooks costs. The grants, awarded in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide … reported that they felt their class performance was better because they had access to a free textbook. One …

… winners include: Sammy Filipich - $10,000 George Walsh - $10,000 Henry Berryman - $2,500 Jandro Guevara - $2,500 Alexis Pettit - $2,500 Meghan Rohn - $2,500 Emlyn Verbrigghe - $2,500 Roderick … - $500 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is rewarding students for doing their part to keep the community …