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Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for their innovative approach to helping structures better withstand extreme weather, earthquakes and other threats. … the research as project manager, applying her skills with Microsoft Project and data analysis, as well as … team members were able to share their ideas and knowledge with other researchers; learn what the research community is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837

Gov. Snyder names Behen, Chen-Zhang, Edgerton to WMU board terms

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… current WMU trustee and partner and chief operating officer with Zhang Financial; and Shelly Edgerton of Plainwell, the … great university. I look forward to a strong partnership with these strong leaders as we work together to establish … two master's degrees, one in management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49815

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… combat service members and veterans has been recognized with a donation from a national nonprofit organization. … is so critical. We at OHT are honored and proud to partner with Western Michigan."  Western is consistently ranked as … tuition. The University also supports one veteran each year with the Operation Hat Trick scholarship, using proceeds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As newsrooms across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, according to … seeing that quality talent is hard to find here, so working with the University is a great pipeline to help students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts

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… Michigan University's Foundation Scholars program visited with special education students from Kalamazoo's … make holiday crafts this fall. Twelve WMU students bonded with the elementary students Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2 as … and service-learning project to match the college students with young people in the community, with the primary focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36907

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was … caught wind of a talent show at Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with a $25 prize, Barbee-McNeal and her friend Mildred Gill … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… in summer 2023. Their experiences at Hamilton Law PLC with professionals such like Ean P. Hamilton, middle left, … Britt, middle right, helped them gain skills they will take with them into their careers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Empowering … Internship Program wrapped up its inaugural summer session with dozens of success stories. The program supported paid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition

Dining Services

… Chef Tom Giles , associate director of culinary operations with Western Michigan University Dining Services, was … of pork loin wrapped in mustard bourbon glaze; tenderloin with beet green ash; and jowls, hocks and smoked shoulder with roasted parsnips and carrots and a roasted red pepper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50295

WMU and KCC announce major transfer agreement

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… on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College have signed a major agreement that will … academic affairs. "We've had a close working relationship with KCC for many years and our partnership has led to successful degree completion for hundreds of students. With this carefully structured agreement, we're making sure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46804

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… to what I went to college for initially." Nearly finished with his English degree, Austin chose to enlist in the Navy. … worked as an undergraduate on some of her wetland research. With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his … always been the faculty who have been incredibly supportive with everything I've been doing, who have taken a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045