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Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd … Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering … She looks forward to getting a job in the engineering field after earning her bachelor’s degree and plans to earn a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

WMU research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes

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… researchers from Western Michigan University has been awarded a $161,802 grant from the Michigan Department of … whether changing speed limits on Michigan interstate freeways has had an impact on crash types and severity. The … says. A study by Michigan State University shortly after that found the marginal increase in speed did result …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33086

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the forefront of the agricultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… stop Sahlgren from bringing bluegrass, folk and roots music to listeners across Southwest Michigan. With a postal service mentality for making its weekly audio delivery, … show's lengthy service to the local acoustic music scene was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cooper's Glen Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations … Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The Walker Institute continues this work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

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… philosophy, included four WMU students from Michigan. This was the fourth year Allhoff has led a tax-assistance … of Philosophy participates in the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program with help … around Alaska. "Overall, the tax-assistance program services 150 native villages and does about 7,000 returns," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953

Football Broncos move up to No. 17 in AP Poll

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… up to No. 17 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. Four previously undefeated college … and Toledo. Remaining schedule Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., away at Ball State Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., away at Kent … MAC West Championship | Nov. 28, 2016 WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo | Nov. 20, 2016 ESPN College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36052

Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role

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… that will play a critical role as we grow our programming, service and research initiatives in Florida," says Dr. Dawn … Behavioral Health Center since 2013. Before that, she was assistant vice president and business development … includes editorial work for the Charlotte Sun Herald and service as director of communication and events for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… his career as a project engineer at  Georgia Pacific . After spending a few years there, he transitioned to  … skills. The most appealing aspect of the WMU program was the focus on understanding how to use data to achieve … and participated in organizations like DECA, so I always knew this would be an area of interest in my career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … the Boeing 767 is the wide-body airliner that has been in service since 1982, has been upgraded since then, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek