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From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A lifelong hoops … a Detroit Pistons-affiliated team to a part of the Denver Nuggets organization.  It was a meteoric rise for Conner that …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

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… Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking … student achievement, research and innovation at Western is surging to record levels. “It’s about our faculty being … for carbon capture and storage. He and his colleagues are digging into a new layer of climate science: carbon capture, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

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… Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books Submitted by … classes, exhibitions and events for all ages, the KBAC is a place where the collaborative arts of the book are both … the most rewarding part of the internship. “It was the biggest learning curve for me, but I was so satisfied with the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/book-smart-broncos-lead-interns-kalamazoo-book-arts-center

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights Submitted by Megan Looker on David Kemp, … College of Aviation. From delivering goods and surveying disaster zones to mapping critical infrastructure and responding to emergencies, drone technology is expanding the horizons of aviation—and Western aims to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

In Memoriam, fall 2024

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In Memoriam, fall 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Alumni … J. Kruger , CT ‘56, July 6, 2024, Omaha, NE Kenneth M. Irish Jr. , BS ‘57, March 30, 2024, Kalamazoo, MI Aaron Lee …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/memoriam-fall-2024

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive … at 10 years old and continues to successfully run with a mission to support low-income families in Kalamazoo. … just going for it and having to give your all to something is what I enjoy,” says Wallace, who is also part of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series

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… Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series Submitted by Deanne Puca on Jacqueline Goldfinger … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of English launches its annual Gwen Frostic Reading Series this … Brooklyn Community Pride Foundation, Deming Fund and the Wurlitzer Foundation. Alleyne, currently assistant director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51861

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job … University alumnus Robert Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was … an entirely different professional tune, as evidenced by his work as an engineer for Consumers Energy. Successful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … on Saturday, April 2 , during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the presentation of regional … highest civilian honor, for his efforts in extending legal equality. During his long career, Reynoso held such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31407

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… Flexing your skills in the MBA program Submitted by Amy … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Communicating with C-suite executives is a regular part of Douglas Johnson’s day-to-day work. The … on healthy workplace culture. Looking for ways to enhance his own performance, Johnson decided to enroll in the WMU MBA …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson