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Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the fellowship's … a polar vortex," he says. Brueshaber is doing a preliminary set of computational experiments that examines the influence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the utmost dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… music and other aspects of "Medieval Originality," which was the theme of the inaugural gathering. A contemporary … German mystic Hildegard of Bingen. The 45-minute concert, set for 7 p.m. Saturday in 1045 Fetzer Center, will be … and sex, incarceration, medicine, monasticism, and warfare. Sessions also will commemorate anniversaries of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

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

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… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … Tyler Matta, Meegan Heerlyn, Hunter Shulfer, Hannah Kalleward and Max Vreman are all Broncos interning at GPI. … of, so they were willing to hire me," he says. The strong set of skills he built in Western's program, in addition to …

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

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get … operations.  The company schooled me even more about customer service -- how to approach people depending on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… new and returning students will be on campus before then, settling in for a new semester, attending various events, … wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or Michelle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride

W Magazine

… from WMU's campus car parade on Oct. 10, 2020. President Edward Montgomery and his wife, Kari, stand with the … face masks. This decked out SUV won the Best Bronco Award in the car parade. Scenes from WMU's campus car parade … alumni, judging decked-out cars and spirit zones set up by WMU organizations and departments along the way. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/62307

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for his journey at Western Michigan University, … same person as before; I have new aspirations," he says. "I want to live a life of meaning." OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND … to "live deep and suck the marrow out of life," Roosien was focused on immersing himself in as many experiences as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the University and our larger … CEHD’s cumulative research expenditure from 2017 to 2022 was $27.7 million, the largest among all colleges at WMU. … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart. I cannot thank him enough for all he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony … "Ragtime" and "Kiss me Kate." "Her legacy is that she set the standard. She raised the bar," says D. Terry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728