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History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… Feb. 6. Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of celebrating Black History Month, Merze Tate College at … advisor to world leaders. In September 2021, WMU named one of its academic units after her—one of the few Black women … rhetoric , has served as a faculty member since 2010. Since 2020, she has facilitated the Dream Fellowship Program , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… will host a talk by Bryan Newland , assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior, as the University announces the creation of … programming since the initiative’s launch event in February 2020.   Activities have included visits by national speakers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Student entrepreneur Siera Gunnett, founder of the sustainable clothing company SheMakings, recently won … who use their gifts and talents with the spirit of creating opportunities for others by virtue of … SheMakings Gunnett started her business in the spring of 2020 after becoming frustrated with the lack of options for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… but with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their work online … to solve problems facing business and industry. A list of all the projects, many of which are sponsored by … events, visit WMU News online. Contact: Joy Brown April 15, 2020

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… moving parts. It's Andy Bornhorst's life—both professionally and personally. Now that those two worlds have … Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division in Richland and father of four young boys—one of them just weeks old—found time to … events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn May 4, 2020

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… and entrepreneurial engineering student  Tyler Skibicki , of Lake Orion, and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … within a short period. Contact: Molly Goaley May 13, 2020

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home … field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts employees, known for their expertise in areas … visit WMU News online.     Contact: Joy Brown April 14, 2020

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship

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… Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … University community as a Presidential Innovation Professor . A new hire in the Department of Speech, Language … Innovation Professorships initiative in January 2020 to spark innovation in teaching and research. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65852

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good impression to land a job or … and now he’s on the hunt for a permanent position ahead of graduation in April. Ghati says rather than practicing … many of its summer internships to a virtual format in 2020 and is continuing that practice this year. "We learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… updated its Tree Care Plan to include a fund used to offset tree removal on campus after extensive discussion … effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care … life at Western Michigan University in 2019. We know that 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges, but you have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814