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Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while completing his bachelor's … thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) … Each of these new jobs has influenced his future path. These experiences at Consumers Energy, Graphic … after class I had questions from his lecture and I would go up and ask him, or I would show up to his office hours to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus

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… Turner stands outside the new student center, which is slated to open in fall 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … a grand structure with sprawling glass panels flanked by golden fins that cast shadows reminiscent of the canopies of … detailing work on the site. Turner, right, talks with his supervisor at the student center construction site. "Whatever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… personal website and in numerous public presentations to groups across Michigan and nearby states. One of his more … Fahrenheit above the mid-20th century baseline. (NASA/Goddard Media Studios) NASA provides an example of the … between 8 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit," Karowe says. "Does 10 degrees matter? We don't know what Earth was like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

WMU blood drive competition is March 23

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… have set from  11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 23 , at the Bernhard Center for the Bronco Blood Bash, a friendly … 200 pints of blood during the challenge. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 23 will receive a free hero … will result in faster processing. To make an appointment, go to the American Red Cross website at  redcrossblood.org …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38879

ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships

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… ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is open for a 5k event in April on the campus of … scholarship was established; and all proceeds from the run go toward a scholarship for deserving WMU students to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37899

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to draw up to 800 industry executives to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. The two-day conference will feature presentations on current trends in the food and consumer package goods industries and will explore this year's conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford teams up with other cybersecurity students in Floyd Hall study … for student success. Just ask Nick Ford , who found his path in cybersecurity through hard work, faculty and staff … music program was one of the best, so I decided to go for it. Being here really opened my eyes to other …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… in October. Carlos Alberto Amarante García , who graduated from WMU in December 2014 with a bachelor's degree in … their dreams. Since 2008, WMU has been one of a select group of American universities enrolling students through the … and represent his home province of Espaillat in the federal government. In May 2015 at age 25—the minimum age a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

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… in the life of a Western student. A long-standing collaboration between KPS and WMU, the program is designed to give … will also hear from Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo … 2,500 students through their first year of college. “Our goal is to give students as much exposure as possible to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep