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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
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… Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University's Business Connection, will become the University's interim assistant vice president for … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168
WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition
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… WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich. —The next big idea to shape the future of science, … of anthropology and of gender and women’s studies, asks how the reversibility, irreversibility and tipping points of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53615
Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year
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… Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year Submitted by Anonymous (not … planning and is becoming more mature in integrating it into the institutional culture, according to a mid-year report … Transition work begun Efforts also are underway to plan how the University will transition from its inaugural, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22574
Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities
College of Health and Human Services
… Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in … and metabolically safer transfers. This study does suggest that there is evidence that employees can benefit from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971
Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training Submitted by … Claudia Fajardo-Hansford (right) and Dr. Parviz Merati in the Center for Advanced Vehicle Design, which recently … get hands-on testing experience, and explore world-changing ideas. Together, we’re making it clear …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119
New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation
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… New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation … recently added a new accolade, being named second in the nation for its emphasis on teaching technology, software … for employers who will be seeking talent from the program. Many of the information technology courses have been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637
WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans
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… WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four … does not utilize a driver, pedals or a steering wheel. However, there will be a safety operator in the vehicle at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504
Public can review, 'invest in' student innovations at event
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… Public can review, 'invest in' student innovations at event Submitted by … (not verified) on Innovation Day is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Friday, Dec. 5 , Innovation … student team, Butt says, will have an opportunity to showcase its innovation alongside professionals during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20425
State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent
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… State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing … (not verified) on Artist's rendition of AMP Lab @WMU building KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Construction has begun at Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852
Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
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… Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right: Irving … barriers, such as language, racism and fear. "There are many parts of my culture that helped me, such as strong … data. In 2016, National Center for Education Statistics showed that the graduation rate was 39.5% and 53.6% for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165