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Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions
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… Western expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and … by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Michigan Economic … in the United States,” Attari said. “Our bold strategy is designed to develop and deliver talent specific to Michigan’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions
First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook
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… increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the … Sánchez says a college education wasn’t a given growing up. He’s one of four children, and the youngest of his … “[My parents] didn’t know what their kids would accomplish upon immigrating to the United States,” he says. “Being that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302
'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort
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… Phonak. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rattling silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying … says. It confirmed what he had known for years: Kibadi has significant hearing loss in both ears, likely caused by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community
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… The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … campus. Western's Main Campus is on land historically occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations—tribes that … this but to also engage in work that connects to and supports our Indigenous people," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068
Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals
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… and medical offices are dealing with shortages of supplies necessary to keep themselves and patients safe as … research and innovation. "The Sindecuse team stepped right up to serve as the collection point.” Various colleges and … and staff from the Frostic School of Art have also been digging through their studios to find masks, disposable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693
WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees in December
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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20465
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
W Magazine
… and she planned for everything, especially recognizing and supporting students who embodied her passion for education.” … High School in 2007. The pair of former educators even grew up in the same neighborhood, although they didn’t know it at … where they visited for Borton’s 80th birthday; a couple of memorable floats aboard American Cruise Lines: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder
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… case that we worked together, we were able to, as a group, make an arrest on a case that had been cold for 35 … standpoint that we were able to accomplish in a couple of months would have probably taken them, with two people working on it, a couple of years." Program director Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430
Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two integrated supply management students from Western Michigan University's … awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund. Joy Goldschmidt … the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management. It identifies future supply chain …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257