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Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL

College of Aviation

… Argentine American architect César Pelli. While Pelli was referring to the desire of our species to build taller … world of aviation. From the beginning of powered flight in 1903, humans have continued to look and push upwards. For … Fortunately, Brady didn’t allow the discouragement to set in. Instead, he picked himself up by the bootstraps and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/06/brady

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the … originally launched by Western’s EWB student chapter in 2017 but has been delayed several times due to the COVID-19 … to test flow rates and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025.   Using club funds and partnering with …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… from employees. The survey period will start Monday, March 18, and run through Friday, April 5 . "Western Michigan … commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … engagement and satisfaction data. A survey website has been set up to explain the project and share information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… COVID-19 at Western: One year later Submitted by Megan Looker on … (May 2020)  WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic : Jay … Winter Gala Dance Concert. (March 2021)  ‘Choir for Good’ sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness … information systems. “The project will build a skill set in areas such as safe, secure and reliable AI; human-AI … of computer science. “The project directly involves 18 science and engineering faculty members and over a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Michigan University. "I came in as a film major thinking I was going to audition for the acting department, but then I … resume, writing cover letters, how to be in a professional setting, how to apply to scholarships and would even find me … to write grants and how a nonprofit works, how to give 501C3 status—is really important to the work that I'm doing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… (not verified) on Alexia Alexander shows off her state award certificate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Midwest Association … pick for Michigan's top supervisor of students for 2018. The award recognizes the outstanding leadership, … We collaborate on our agenda items ahead of time and set aside one-hour blocks to meet face-to-face," another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. Announced in June 2021, the $550 million Empowering Futures Gift is the largest … Western’s holistic and personal approach to higher learning sets students up to succeed and changes the trajectory of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services

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… Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … College of Health and Human Services, effective Aug. 1 . Cisler currently serves as interim dean of UWM's College … a community to continue those efforts." The breadth of this set of health and human service disciplines, Cisler says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… Saturday, April 28 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. … will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at the bachelor's level, 519 at the master's level and … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521