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Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
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… by Erin Flynn on Noam Morgenstern stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across … largest airline in the United States, Morgenstern has logged thousands of miles transporting critical people and … His experiences during the Great Recession—when he was furloughed twice by two different airlines—and after 9/11 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982
Keith Watkins
First-Year Faces
… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a teen who spent his entire life tearing apart cars and anything he could get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a … over any of the other colleges I was looking at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543
Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference
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… a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more than 800 WMU students who received degrees … 27. Read about how Career and Student Employment Services is helping connect students to career opportunities here . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jossalyn Rogalski … passion for environmental sustainability and conservation. SISTER LAKES, Mich.—For someone who didn't have Wi-Fi until … makeup skills. But there's more to her videos than artistic skincare; her projects tackle tough topics like mental …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… experience in practical skills that impact engineering decisions. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … to take advantage of opportunities to achieve all of his goals in this way. “Engineers need practical training on … meaningful to understand how to ‘go faster’ the easiest, cheapest or fastest way,” says Ahrens, adding that his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373
WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar
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… and health. The Seita program, launched in 2008, is the nation's largest and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth. It is named for Dr. John Seita , a three-time WMU alumnus and a … Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the campus coach as critical to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026
Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors
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… University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race … of Mio and teammate Kelly Erdmann of Southfield finished the more than 2,600-mile course June 19 to 22 against … a WMU team placed in the top spot for the collegiate division was 2005 when it also placed eighth overall. "The 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841
Graduate dreams of her next steps
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… steps Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Maruj Jamal, B.S.E.'22, is excited to be pursuing a career in chemical engineering … But Western will always have a place in her heart. "WMU is like my second home, and I love it," she says. KALAMAZOO, … time with employees at Armstrong, WMU power plant and Kellogg’s. As her dream materializes, Jamal keeps her goal at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624
Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future
Haworth College of Business
… Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Justin Scott is ready to begin the next chapter in his career story with a master's degree in cybersecurity. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71284
Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Dr. Sam Ramrattan presenting in his lab at WMU during the 2023 Digital Foundry Sand Control …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461