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Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future
Haworth College of Business
… Scott found his home . “I always liked computers, how they work and function and I thought coding was cool,” Scott … of malware. That turned to more of a focus on whole network infrastructure, on top of understanding how computers work.” There have been many programs to become familiar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71284
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM … a recent manufacturing engineering technology alumna , works in a lab in Floyd Hall. Diamond Norlien examines … Pond during an outdoor biology class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work to diversify representation in science, technology, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation
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… KALAMAZOO—After four weeks of evaluation and initial design work, campus officials and the Kalamazoo architectural … that were constructed later. Design parameters for the work also include a focus on enhanced green space for the … for the space that we've been asked to design. We're working with our historic preservation consultant to both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
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… along Lake Michigan's shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring … through the needs of the faculty and students to do their work in a safe way for themselves and others. She piloted a … , vice president for research and innovation. “Starting her work has allowed us to systematically start all forms of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… One memorable event I attended was “Bring Your A-Game to Work.” I completed a five-hour interactive workshop on the 7 A-behaviors of work ethic (attitude, ambition, attendance, accountability, …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community
From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions
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… who are bought into the mission and willing to put in the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal . “You wake … is one of many who have played a role in the Lions’ rise. Working alongside a game-changing head coach, a gutsy GM and … said, ‘Hey, I'm John Morton . I'm a Western alum.’ He was working for the Oakland Raiders at the time. He gave me his …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout
Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness
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… is getting creative and rolling out live and on-demand workouts online. "After we found out that we needed to close … I’m staying safe and healthy," says Ryan Keough , who kept social distancing in mind when he and his friends chose to … Facebook page as more activities are scheduled. All of the workouts and livestreams are free and available to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582
WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, home to Western Michigan … Drs. Said Abubakr , Priyanka Sharma and Abdus Salam . “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the … “Combining interdisciplinary collaboration and invaluable contributions from our students demonstrates our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114
Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
… $5 million award will continue the second phase of their work over the next three years, says WMU's Dr. Hope … to quintuple by 2030, there is an urgency about the team’s work. An estimated 1% of the population stutters—which … and 80 million people worldwide. Much of Gerlach-Houck's work has focused on reducing disparities in health and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666
Alfred Balkin obituary
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… a large body of music, published journal articles, and workshop and conference presentations. Balkin began his WMU … of education" and sought to use them to energize language, social studies, mathematics and science. Balkin is perhaps … choral composer for young people, and many of his creative works mixed life lessons for children with songs containing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774