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Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… already highly honored student inventors have earned yet another prestigious accolade for their life-saving medical … Michigan University. Joseph Barnett and Stephen John are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, a … property." The top undergraduate winner will receive $12,500, and the top graduate winner will receive $15,000. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… draws on his playing days at WMU to scout future pros for the Detroit Lions. DETROIT—The Detroit Lions are building something special. With a culture-changing head … got to describe them from the neck down. You try to tie in what you see in person to what you saw on tape,” Neal says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

CELCIS Alumna Pursues Sports Management Degree

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Bierlein on Ran Wei arrived from China in August of 2015 to complete a graduate degree in sports management through … She planned to study English in WMU’s CELCIS program—the Center for English Language and Culture for … in the United States.” As all good language learners who are studying abroad should do, Wei is immersing herself in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ran-wei-spotlight

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on This section of map from the GeoChange series shows part of Michigan's Leelanau … series can be used with GPS-enabled mobile devices and software based on Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Each map is … maps are essential tools to monitor, study and predict what happens next, and where," Dickason says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

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… Dober and Connor McKenney—finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case … and faculty coach for the team. “These types of events are a key part of the educational process as they allow … some of the top-ranked supply chain programs in the United States instilled confidence in all of us. It reinforced that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

RSO Registration Pause Dates For Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… 2026 Submitted by Valerie Ott on RSO registration for the current cycle will close on February 1, 2026 . We will … start of year experience for student organizations.  What RSOs should do now: Submit your registration or renewal … Confirm your organization roster and officer roles are up to date in ExperienceWMU. EVERYONE MUST complete …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/rsospringregistrations2026

Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU

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… Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Halamka KALAMAZOO—The evolving roles of researchers, practitioners and consumers in electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9631

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… University launches a collegiate chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) . A national … public and private schools, FCCLA at WMU makes history as the first collegiate chapter in Michigan. Audrey Overley, … of family and consumer sciences education. With more than 50 events to select from, they foster essential skills in …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… record highs. Wildfires ravaging thousands of acres. The headlines related to climate change are alarming. Scientists are urging changes in behavior and … administrations. "I think that we need to continue doing what we're doing but emphasize sustainability and a clean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… success Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the United States, aspiring occupational therapists must … computer-based, four-hour exam with content encompassing what an entry-level occupational therapy (OT) practitioner … sustained focus and information processing, both of which are essential for taking a long exam such as the NBCOT. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats