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For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good … your roommate could make a cameo appearance, as was the case for graduate student Kalpesh Ghati . "My … technology used during interviews. THE OTHER SIDE Students aren't the only ones who have had to pivot in this new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

From safer helmets to heated gloves: students unveil capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… utilizes advanced multi-layer screen printing to maintain warmth in temperatures as low as negative 40 degrees …   For Morton, a major perk of focusing on this project was applying classroom skills to a tangible, self-produced … to 10:55 a.m., Room D-210, Floyd Hall     A 3D printed model of the helmet.  Mechanical engineering students Molly …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/senior-engineering-design-conference-spring-2026

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … the world today, and Western Michigan University students aren't waiting until graduation to make an impact. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Visiting scholar to discuss influence of social media

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… of social media Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walther KALAMAZOO—A visiting scholar will take an in-depth … Nov. 1 , at Western Michigan University. Dr. Joseph B. Walther, professor of communication and of … social information processing theory and the hyperpersonal model of computer-mediated interaction. Previously, Walther …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2646

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… pillars of product development. By semester’s end, students aren't just submitting final projects; they’re pitching … her project, Gleam, into the class. "Last semester for housewares, I designed Gleam, a handheld cordless steam cleaner … in just seconds. This semester, I focused on making sure it was viable engineering-wise, meeting with several professors …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies

Haworth College of Business

… , conducted research on AI and machine learning that was accepted by the annual Americas Conference on … to offer. According to Song, discovering this connection was the start of the research. “Since we share a common … in health care. I wanted to use machine learning models as a measure of early detection, cross-referencing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… students at IndigiJam in April 2025. They served as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … forest science and Indigenous fire - keeping practices; Lakota musician Frank Waln who has become an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Aspiring aviator’s dreams take flight at WMU’s College of Aviation through Make-A-Wish

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… through Make-A-Wish Submitted by Erin Flynn on Vail Fear was all smiles on his visit to the College of Aviation. Vail … the Cirrus simulator for a spin alongside Blackburn. Vail watches a plane taxiing on the tarmac alongside aviation … installed in his house.   “He’s got all kinds of plane models and Lego plane sets, and he knows so much about …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/college-aviation-make-wish-flight-simulator-vail-fear

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says Grace Stibich , a … to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at Western. "It was very … a NYFW: The Talks session on “Mindfulness in Fashion” with model Hilary Rhoda; singer-songwriter Bianca Quiñones; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… tests, radiology and much more. Clients can get help with washing their clothes, bathing and other personal needs, … independent as long as possible, avoiding expensive and unwanted stays in nursing homes. "It's considered a one-stop … of disciplines, getting involved," Mickus says. PACE is a model of care bringing all senior services together under …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556