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America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

News

… the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. Richard V. Reeves , who … for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations in collaboration with the City of Kalamazoo's new Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo … the healthy growth and development of all of the city's youth; broader access to well-paying jobs; and strong, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269

New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant

News

… the opportunity to be hired as a cadet their senior year with a conditional job as an Allegiant first officer. Photo … pilots will enjoy the benefits only a commercial carrier can offer. We look forward to welcoming our future first … of Aviation students. In addition to Allegiant, Broncos can participate in the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… systems degree from the Haworth College of Business with a computer science degree from the College of … network,” says Chavez. “Don't shy away from challenging yourself academically. It is vital to push your boundaries as embracing challenges can lead to personal and academic development. Whenever I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

News

… "We call her our 'mom' away from home. She has provided me with advice, humor, chocolate, lunch and love for the past two years I have been here. She can solve almost any problem and will go out of her way to help you with yours." Several nominators provided examples of how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, over … to improve my future research,” says Austen Thomas , Ph.D. candidate. “Additionally, I was able to see possible … to her future graduate research. “I was easily one of the youngest and most inexperienced people in attendance, so for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… to see why people are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate … audio description for two upcoming performances. "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, … who is blind. She also tapped into resources from the American Council for the Blind. Then, in December, she practiced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… was, they had a whole rack of them," says Szabla. "I talked with the woman in charge of the exhibit, and I said, 'You know, we should do one on organizational change.'" After … and then things just kind of took off," explains Szabla. "You know, one or two people will say, 'I want to write on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773

WMU graduate designs trailer for Waterfront Film Festival

News

… recommended him. Kurtz worked closely on the project with Yuanliang (Leon) Sun, WMU assistant professor of art. … from music samples, with the music flowing from reggae, to funk to bluegrass. The video continues through a … the multimedia aspect of graphic design. "I just like how you're able to integrate all the different aspects of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7657

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

News

… essential expertise that assisted the advisory council with addressing some of the largest challenges confronting … educators’ mental health and offers guidance on how schools can address this issue.” Following a tumultuous spring that … on June 30, Blood Starr said she thinks one of the biggest hurdles facing school districts will be continuing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… Sydney Knott, Aidan King, Lucie Grippe and Dan Hubble with their IBS Media Award for Best Audio Drama in New York … gets tons of submissions from around the world, and ... if you are nominated, you’re in the top 2-3% of all the material that’s been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005