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Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… merged amid stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, time is in short supply. Still, Bornhorst, manufacturing … engineering manager at Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division in Richland and father of four young boys—one of them … medical workers," Bornhorst says. "It's turning out to be bigger than I expected." He credits the basic skills he honed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

W Magazine

… Nature Playscape, something that helped solidify his chosen career path. Mary Howe, Gabe Bresnahan and Jenna … as they float by. Across a stream, Gabe Bresnahan pulls his arm back and lets a paper airplane fly while a toddler in … Playscape across from Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo is abuzz with activity—and Mary Howe is helping to write …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… Submitted by Megan Looker on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance

Haworth College of Business

… Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.— Western Michigan University senior Austin Fahrenkopf is getting his foot in the door of the business world. The finance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149

Western honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship

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… Dan K. with service dog Lucy, a doberman in a pink vest; Christine Myran, executive director of Blue Star Service Dogs; … through the sale of Operation Hat Trick (OHT) merchandise. Blue Star Service Dogs will name a dog cadet in honor … with 141 fans voting at the football game. WMU OHT merchandise directly impacts veterans in the community and on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73306

Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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… Center on campus. "Western being selected to host is an amazing opportunity for our club to grow and become … a baby club with four members to a competitive club that is able to host this tournament in (such a short) time—in spite of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted Living community A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins from international magazine … ( Dr. Andrew Rathbun ) Faith Quashie , Vocal Jazz Soloist, Undergraduate College Outstanding Performances ( … Western’s jazz studies program now holds nearly 200 historic wins in virtually every category, establishing it as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… and leaders. Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges Now, Omilion-Hodges is bringing her abundance of expertise and experience on the subject to a new format with her … “I’ve wanted to find an outlet to give specific, concrete suggestions for employees of all ranks and across all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

Applications being accepted for Everyone Counts Learning Community

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… diversity and inclusion. Graduate teaching and research assistants, as well as full- and part-time faculty and staff members, are encouraged to apply. This year, participants will focus on a variety of topics as they relate to race and racism, including but not limited to multicultural leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/386