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Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… Abigail recently completed her Honors Thesis through LHC, working closely with a committee of faculty mentors whose …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/abigail

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The course objective is challenging to attain, but invaluable: come to understand contrary viewpoints about … critically question authority and established meaning is a social justice imperative and the only path to liberation. … communication as “shared meaning,” dialogue, Orbe says, works as a necessary tool to enhance understanding and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… causing people to live in different scenarios and more social-based residential design. In previous studios, … with disabilities. In spring 2022, Buchholz's class got to work. "They interviewed us very thoroughly. They got to see … students back to the new house to see the outcomes of their work. As long as they want to stay engaged, we want them to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries. Dr. Qingliu Wu The work, titled “A Biomass-Based Cathode for Long-Life … Communications." The Li-S battery chemistry work at WMU has been led by battery material specialist Dr. … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “The outstanding work from Dr. Wu and his team is very exciting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68591

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

News

… mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. The pair will be recognized as recipients of … by the University to recognize faculty members for their work with. Adams and Malott join 14 other faculty members … up for a class. He challenges students to reflect on their work and dig deep into topics, the student continued. "I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

News

… of their commitment to demonstrate outstanding scholarly work.” “Presidential Innovation Professorships are one of … Propulsion on Ground and in Space (PEP-GS) CubeSat Lemmer’s work will provide an important platform for understanding … test, launch and operate a small satellite, learning valuable satellite and system engineering skills. Providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469

Open-Minded Olivia Arnold - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone, Pursuing Her Passions and Taking to the Sky

College of Aviation

… to be off that Monday.  However, she was booked to work early the next morning.  "I decided the opportunity was … up, but I am so glad I did because it's a very unique networking experience that you can't find anywhere else."    … way for me to make connections with new people, start networking, and be in the know.  When you are a part of fun …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/arnold

Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… which was formed by professionals to promote training, networking, and other activities to enhance business aviation … about bills," he says. "That has also opened doors to networking and future employment opportunities." Mardoian … enterprises from its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich. "Working the line at an FBO (Fixed Base Operator) is highly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… the time wasn’t right, and he made the decision to leave to work full-time. Years later, after meeting his wife who was … to do forever.” Coming from a large family of ten people, working with people was a natural talent for Chopp. "I feel … coaching, encouraging and helping to build a functional workforce—all of which are interpersonal skills that I am …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

News

… internship there. "I kind of knew everyone there and worked with everyone, which was really helpful when it came … of the brightest students I have ever had the privilege of working with," there was a time he was unsure if college was … in the military took him to south Georgia, where he worked as an avionics technician on a helicopter rescue …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed