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Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who is willing to accept the challenge and do the hard work necessary to pursue a college education should receive … to analyze how the material linked to my life and academic work,” says Konstant. “He is genuinely deserving of this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

News

… David (BS '89), is one of Ari-Gur's former students. How it works Ari-Gur, left, and Justin Rittenhouse, right, explain to WMU student Taylor Arndt how the vest might work. Many drivers are familiar with the high-pitched beeps … too close to another vehicle. Ari-Gur's virtual white cane works in a similar fashion but takes the concept a step …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… use of raw cellulose to recycled paper. As result of this work, Sonmez’s has had seven research papers accepted for … focuses on sustainability, recycling and deinking. Sonmez worked on completely biodegradable packaging products with … especially for the packaging industry. As result of this work, Sonmez’s research was accepted for the following …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan at bookstores and other venues, sharing his work as he goes.  The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, … Collard’s writing experience was not necessarily romantic—working on the book while working full time as a parent did not leave much time for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… partner with Milo Coding Academy and help support the great work they are doing to inspire and support the next generation of coders and engineers. Their work to provide access and the opportunity to learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… Menchu Tum Tum received the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize for her work toward justice and reconciliation based on respect for … and three nieces and nephews. She vowed to continue working non-violently for the rights of her people and was … program built around 12 Nobel Peace Prize winners who work personally with youth of all ages to inspire a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… are about to find out what it's like to have their work broadcast on CNN and singled out for honors by an … They will be flown to New York next week to see their work showcased Thursday, May 3, for World Press Freedom Day. … made the 50-second PSA titled "World Press Freedom." working on their own outside of class. They submitted it for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award

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… because my biggest hurdle has been finding the time to work on a larger project and finish a book," says … national literary magazine based at the University. Her own works of short fiction have been published in several … "New Stories from the Midwest." It was Swearingen's body of work that inspired an anonymous admirer to nominate her for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599

Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… to study science and mathematics. Participants attended workshops and took part in activities at the cooperative farm as well as did work in laboratories at WMU. Ray also hosted a horse show … as a learning activity and partly to celebrate the yearlong work of young minority scientists participating in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year

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… the Harvard Divinity School, Muller spent the past 35 years working with people suffering from abuse, alcoholism, … for Noetic Sciences and has received several awards for his work with those in need. He continues to work with select individuals as a private spiritual director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2160