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WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … for their invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … as their think tank and achieved every milestone that they set out to accomplish," says Lara Hobson , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… for the full academic year for a student living in a traditional residence hall and selecting a 15-meal plan. The … in the Center Neighborhood with an innovative housing design that offers privacy while promoting socialization … commitment to creating environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… in maximizing their business objectives, as well as providing trustworthy information to the public. My mom is an accountant and was a big inspiration for me when choosing a career field as … Readiness Series, mock interviews and career fairs set students up for success.”  Outside of his academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's acclaimed Food Marketing Conference is set for Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to … Co.   Kevin Coupe , founder of Morningnewsbeat.com , will discuss the challenges facing retailers and suppliers in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… as it maneuvers about on wheels. Pepper, a humanoid robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous … , researchers in the WMU School of Communication and co-directors of the Communication and Social Robotics Labs, … are working with Pepper to study human-robot message design logic. "Isn't she amazing?" Autumn Edwards says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… Western Michigan University emeritus professor of physics, died March 3 . He was 86. Soga, a native of Japan, joined the physics faculty … in Japan. He made a lasting impact on the University by setting up programs and linkages with higher education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Angie Moe,  professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic, will talk about … vulnerable individuals in clinical and institutional settings. Next up is a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Room … Valley Community College. There will be a discussion afterward with special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva,  program …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Engineering professor conferred special service award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering professor conferred special service award Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Larry Mallak … expert in leadership and organizational management, adding his broad skills in creating virtual content to the … interests include corporate ethnography and empathic design; organizational culture and change management; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66268

WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns consensus All-American

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… Association and Football Writers Association of America. He was named Second-Team All-American by the Sporting News and … and 18 touchdowns. His 18 TDs leads the Football Bowl Subdivision. Earlier this year, he became the all-time leading … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36964

Men's soccer Broncos headed to MAC Championship

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… game WMU dominated the match against West Virginia, holding a 7-0 advantage on corner kicks and out-shooting the Mountaineers 20-3. "It was a pretty solid performance from the men today," said WMU … did that today." The shutout was WMU's 13th of the season, setting a new program record, and upping the Broncos' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43772