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Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

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… by Megan Looker on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … she watched her father, Alee Sleymann , excel in his field after moving to Kalamazoo in 1999. After obtaining his MBA … of the COVID-19 pandemic, as medical offices scale back services deemed nonessential. “I was looking forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

WMU supply chain alum helps drive GM’s efforts to produce ventilators

Haworth College of Business

… 72 hours. That is what the team at General Motors did after being contacted by StopTheSpread.org , a coalition of … three global purchasing and supply chain leads. Michael Schwandt , B.B.A.'13, is part of that team, and doing the most … 30,000 units from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working with Ventec and other partners. “With this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59052

Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “I had always loved working hands on with cars and … sure we learned a lot of information in that one semester.” After validating his decision to study mechanical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66110

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd … Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering … She looks forward to getting a job in the engineering field after earning her bachelor’s degree and plans to earn a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… weeks apart Submitted by Erin Flynn on U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae is part of the Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 … held at the Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, Michigan, on March 30, 2021. (U.S. Air National … Michigan University has given me that." Ediae Three years after leaving the only home he'd ever known to take his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series

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… of Ethics in Society. The short documentary "Peace During War," profiling the lives of Michael Wilder and Yafinceio … 'Blood feud' Wilder and Harris let go of their blood feud after serving time in prison and meeting again in college. … as role models for local youth through the Peace During War Project. Yafinceio "Big B" Harris and Michael "Too …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… of Special Education and Literacy Studies , have been awarded a $2.96 million National Professional Development … a comprehensive professional development program to 75 in-service teachers and 60 pre-service teachers who will earn … of the 2022 National Professional Development grant award. The NPD grants awarded to WMU have been instrumental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

East Campus paver donations now being accepted for 2016 installation

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… since Heritage Hall on Prospect Hill reopened last October after a lengthy renovation. The patio is on the east side of … A celebration for the donors will take place sometime after installation. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30906

Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies at 60

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… Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies … than 125 University Theatre productions, died Feb. 25. He was 60. Roehrick joined the WMU faculty in 1978 and taught … Roehrick also won the 1994 College of Fine Arts Outstanding Service Award and the 2008 College of Fine Arts Dean's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13843

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… of the College Assistance Migrant Program, and Alicia Kornowa, director of admissions, both serve as members of the … and Nathan Nguyen, director of the Office of LBGT Student Services, both serve on the Bronco Connect Work Group, which … a leg up in securing their first job and helps them thrive after graduation. This program also addresses the financial …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204