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Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Professor transforming aviation education using augmented … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate professor of aviation at Western Michigan University, has … in the classroom. With the recent expansion of WMU's flight science program into Florida, marrying lab experiences with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… success Submitted by Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group Kickoff Breakfast on Dec. 7. President Montgomery addresses the … relationships with those around me,” says the computer science major from Battle Creek, Michigan, who is among …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… May 1 . Woolfork-Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience in leading various student-focused programs at … with time between the two spent as a research associate for Science and Mathematics Program Improvement, or SAMPI, at … in first-year experience programming. Woolfork-Barnes has a Bachelor of Science in applied behavioral analysis, a Master …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus

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… The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center.   President Russ Kavalhuna and Dr. … the celebration. The annual event recognizes recipients of special honors of Distinguished Service, Distinguished … manager for the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences   Destiny Wallace , undergraduate advisor for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/2025-fall-awards-celebration-recognizes-wmu-best

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… by Erin Flynn on Hailey Timmerman will graduate with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a job … excited and nervous but ready to take on the responsibility of teaching the next generation," she says. Graduating … her first job with Prevention Works, a Kalamazoo nonprofit organization that teaches programming involving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret messages. For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , … FIRST Robotics team and take a beginner-level computer science class. “Flash forward to my first year of college at … and get out of my comfort zone.” Learn more about Western’s bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195

Educator wins national community leadership award

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… Michigan University faculty member is among a select group of people from across the country to receive a 2012 … and an Amateur Softball Association umpire. Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/578

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk found exciting challenges … experience-driven learning in the many labs at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at Western has been getting to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Dr. Norman C. Greenberg , a leader in broadening the scope of Western Michigan University's global engagements, died … General Studies and a professor of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international … when he was working at the University. Greenberg earned a bachelor's degree in music from the Julliard School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary

University Libraries

… Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary Submitted by Angela Brcka on … its 20th anniversary year. Growing from a network of 12 libraries to over 435 participating libraries is a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/melcat-20-years