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University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18
News
… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … . They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation, set for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 , in the Bernhard Center. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805
Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve
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… Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a … visited the brand's flagship store, where they were able to customize their own garment. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland There … her stitch a path to success in an industry where she's set up to thrive. "I want to really emphasize how important …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931
Empowering undergraduate students with research internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a … is building electronic circuits that are modelled by a set of equations that have a chaotic solution, gaining …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research
From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry
Haworth College of Business
… the work of leading researchers who are moving the needle toward the future of business. Combating inflationary … its awareness of context, time and users to (re)generate customer touchpoints and other marketing communications. Its … on top of our health can be a daunting task. Whether it is setting health goals, managing a chronic condition or trying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907
Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … for two years in Connections Lunch Partners, which sets up lunch partners for special-needs students. She is a … and works for Executive Aviation/Aviation Charter as a customer service representative. He also has been active in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
… with a child on the other side of the border fence. Feet away and worlds apart, a small group of WMU students speaks … along the border soar past capacity, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement releases people into the organization’s … detained at the border is overwhelming. Bowen originally set up an interview with border patrol for her class, but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Raine Kuch on The 2018 Study Abroad Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO, … people, and explain how white settlement affected the Potawatomi and Ottawa people living here. Free, registration required. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48335
The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … their exotic name was difficult for fans to pronounce. They set out to change it, and a new identity came naturally. "We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group
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… . Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming first-time freshman. … four years, they constitute one of the larger merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … for the last seven years, with responsibilities including set-up and tear-down for various community events and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/54831
WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars
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… the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … Assistant Program in France. This seven-month program is set up through the French government. It offers young … motion and control, working to further the development of custom robotics in commercial and consumer applications. He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545