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New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry is ready for takeoff after a pandemic pause, and a new, … Center (AEC), which has been in the works for more than a decade, dramatically expands educational … that come along with the new facility to help students better prepare for the industry, including exponential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential … "I've watched our digital marketing program more than quadruple in size in a few short years, so these … reflect how we're shifting our focus to how we can better elevate these students' career outcomes,” says  Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… Erin Flynn on A student at the Refugee Education Center raises his hand during a presentation by the WMU chapter of … obstacles like poverty and violence in search of a better life. Today, they're finding a common language in … Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

WMU recognized among top schools for online master's in education program

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… Michigan University's online master's in education program is among the top in the country, according to U.S. News and … technologies combined with the subject matter expertise of faculty to provide students with an effective and … U.S. News and World Report used different criteria than the overall rankings, including engagement, expert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63030

University Theatre announces 2015-16 season

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… Oct. 11 Considered Thornton Wilder's greatest work, this Pulitzer Prize-winning glimpse of American culture … for audiences. The Country Wife Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 In this debaucherous Restoration comedy by William Wycherley, … standing at the altar as they hop a boat in search of better times. Thoroughly Modern Millie April 8-17 This

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24336

New director, website devoted to helping area businesses

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… work to create jobs. WMU's local business engagement office is part of the Michigan Corporate Relations Network--M-CRN . … among Michigan universities. The schools enroll more than 160,000 students across the state. Garcia has more than … & Anthem providing strategic design solutions for Kellogg and has worked on brands including Special K, Pop-Tarts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/272

WMU aviation and engineering colleges to partner with FAA

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… University has been named by the Federal Aviation Administration to be part of a new network of 12 universities … general aviation sector. The FAA announced the establishment Sept. 27 of the Center for Excellence Partnership to … diverse general aviation community in the world, with more than 300,000 aircraft registered to fly through American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1879

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… of Western Michigan University students will join finalists from five other universities across Michigan to present their green technology solutions and vie for more than $100,000 in prizes at the Michigan Clean Energy Venture … electricity off grid and on grid. Team members are Neil Hurley and Matthew Olsen. e1e2 (earth first, everything else …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options Submitted by Erin Flynn … partnership is a wonderful solution where students are better fed and landfills contain less food waste." … the resources because they feel someone else needs it more than them. Lamons says she encountered that firsthand when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening

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… Michigan University's Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti is the co-producer of a film chosen for this year's Grand Rapids Film Festival that will take place … motivated, get an education and strive to be allies rather than enemies. Funded by the Fetzer Institute in partnership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980