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Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing
Haworth College of Business
… opportunities for where I could go after graduation which is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899
WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children
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… children Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Western Michigan University, WMed and University of Michigan is working to develop new technology to help paramedics … situations requires quick thinking and accurate decision-making. Unfortunately, administering medications to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778
One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… a simple answer. “One thing some people get caught up on is thinking that they need to have everything figured out,” says Buck. “This isn’t true; it is okay to try out different things and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717
Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation Scholarships are worth $15,000 annually … mix of top scholarship programs for beginning students . This year's Foundation Scholars were selected from a pool of … All are from Michigan and will graduate from high school this June. They are scheduled to graduate from WMU during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204
Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II
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… "It's about respect," says Paige Warner , executive assistant in the Graduate College. She spearheaded the effort … faculty, staff and alumni who served in World War II. "This is a passion project for me, because my father is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830
Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni
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… "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it through; I graduated. I had a … teacher." The daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Gutierrez is now opening the door for countless students just like her … four-year college degree—are well-represented at Western. This fall, more than 12% of undergraduate students and 9% of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691
WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition
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… BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, swept first place in … to the national contest in May 2024 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Besides earning the most points overall, the … this year at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. WMU competed alongside teams from Bowling Green …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director
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… has named a new director to lead the institute, which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed … unit and critical component of the University's mission of providing access to education for all. "We are … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789
Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students participate in a virtual discussion by a nonprofit organization in India as part of a … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298
Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… experience in practical skills that impact engineering decisions. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … to take advantage of opportunities to achieve all of his goals in this way. “Engineers need practical training on assembling, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373