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When data—not cars­—drives the new American city

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… When data—not cars­—drives the new American city Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "Advances in … and e-bikes to commuter updates going directly to your smartphone, a quiet revolution is occurring across the … can be used to both understand cities and to communicate with motorists. By applying recent innovations in data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson worked with WMU Facilities … by Michael Lanka) The protective system for the Agave can be seen extending six feet above the Finch Greenhouse. … do when it’s about to grow through the greenhouse roof? If you ask Western Michigan University's Agave americana plant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lanka) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where passion meets excellence, you find Dr. Mohamed Sultan . An award-winning, … like to work on one particular thing, and just keep digging,” says Sultan. “I like to branch out into different … of his work centers on guiding students and researchers within the Earth Sciences Remote Sensing Lab. As the lab's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73674

Alumna transforms pain from spinal injury into works of art

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… Sweetness of Being" by South Korean native Inja Cho, can be viewed in the second floor gallery of the College of … of her [COLD+HOT] SERIES, which explores her ongoing struggle with neuropathic pain on the entire left side of her body. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3697

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… Big Apple for fall New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, … in 2021. Preparing to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at … health in the fashion industry. "We learned about keeping yourself in check when things get busy and stressful and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, … “The way I saw it throughout my entire childhood, my young adulthood and even through college, was that I was … seen pumping water at a well. In Samburu, water collection can differ by region — some areas have access to nearby …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… be leading a process improvement project, collaborating with executive leadership at Goodwill and his supply chain … “A collective decision at a crucial time in the project can either make or break the outcome.” Curkovic notes that … learned that it’s important to keep asking questions until you understand the root of the problem and then to move …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Office earns LGBT career center certification

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… place where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students can find career resources. Out for Work began its Career … program and earned the second highest rating possible. "With this certification, WMU will have access to additional … they'll be able to consult with Out for Work staff who can help identify inclusive companies that offer same-sex …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4690

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dan King KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the nation's first higher education program in … industry in Michigan," Flora said. "If the scholarship can help a student with books or pay part of their tuition, … brand new, and it makes brewing more interesting because you have to adjust your processes. If something doesn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will connect with job seekers from across West Michigan when they … Some will conduct first-round interviews with selected candidates Thursday, Feb. 8 , in the Bernhard Center. This event will include many employers seeking candidates from interdisciplinary programs and programs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780