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From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

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… success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Sargent earned bachelor's and master's degrees in aerospace engineering … in a season for the Broncos. But she also gets a kick out of engineering—a penchant that will propel her into the next … to do something in engineering; I always liked math and science growing up," says Sargent, of Lewis Center, Ohio. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create one of 33 transportation … associate dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Other key members include Dr. Valerian Kwigizile , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

WMU Ethics Center marks 30th year with conference, salute to founder

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… and dinner. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University is … by staging a new bioethics conference and a salute to one of its founders. A tribute to Dr. Michael Pritchard , WMU … the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Sharp earned his bachelor's degrees in philosophy from WMU. "The success of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30814

Western adds leaders for enrollment management and government affairs

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… Cotton III Dr. Charles Cotton III accepted the position of associate vice president for enrollment management … degree in student affairs administration. He also holds a bachelor's degree in African American studies from Coe … Western alumnus who earned a bachelor's degree in political science, he said he welcomes the opportunity to return to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68007

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief Submitted by Anonymous (not … Scott R. Merlo Merlo graduated from WMU in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and political science. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

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… Lee Ongley , BS '47, MA '58, HHC '84, first female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and … appointed inaugural coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences Online Liberal Studies bachelor of science and bachelor of arts programs for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 universities joining a three-year institutional change … hiring and retention practices. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities—APLU—co-leads the … to advance such work earlier this year. The National Science Foundation funds the effort as part of its INCLUDES …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

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… Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Ph.D. from Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Hashim, who earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Baghdad, came to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… Packaging International's new K2 paper machine, the largest of its kind in North America. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students are … draws on the skills she honed at Western, where she earned bachelor's degrees in audiology and speech-language … and see how it goes," says Al-Harrasi, who is studying data science and behavioral science at Western. "It's incredible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Richard E. Munsterman obituary

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… on Richard E. Munsterman Dr. Richard E. Munsterman of Petoskey, a former Western Michigan University chair and … setting up programs such as WMU's first on-site Master of Science degree exclusively for employees of a private company. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the General …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22609