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Researchers at WMU seek solutions that could allow machine-driven systems to self-heal

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to create reliable electromechanical systems. This work also closely aligns with the NSF's mission of driving … and one undergraduate research student will also be working on the project. The approaches investigated as part …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/08/nsf-grant-wmu-electromechanical-energy-conversion-systems

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

News

… mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication to their work. Drs. Ariel Anderson , Louann Bierlein Palmer and Gwen … studies, is an authority on early childhood education and socialization, and she coordinates WMU's Early Childhood … in children's lives, children's definition of reality and socialization into the student role. Writing in support of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

News

… problems impeding their daily living activities. And her work is especially impactful when there's a breakthrough … a lot of referrals from different therapists who have been working with clients for years. A lot of people refer … therapeutic tool has often been the difference-maker in her work, something Sumpter first learned she could do while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… as a supply chain intern at Consumers Energy and will be working as a manufacturing supply chain intern at General … and Delta Sigma Pi, of which she previously served as social chair in spring of 2022. She has also been named to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68174

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running a youth … "I'm doing what I love," says Austin, who juggles the workload of Unity Theatre Company as a full-time student and … put our entire show together," Austin says. "It's a lot of work, but it's a ton of fun." While his ultimate aspirations …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… for writing tablets. "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase which would be me taking … of special education at WMU.  "When Dr. VanDerwall was working with Kalamazoo Central High School, she went through …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… environments and communities. “The communities we choose to work with are often under represented, historically under … focusing instead on getting to know the people they work with on a deeper level, building foundational trust and … Institute, Ecumenical Senior Center and Public Media Network, students are conducting interviews with seniors to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… event that will also offer a select number of in-person, socially distanced VIP tickets. Showcasing the unique works of innovative student designers, the show is the … wanted to give students a chance to shine, have their hard work show and create an opportunity for students to build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… Award.  The award recognizes an individual’s exceptional work and outstanding contributions in support of faculty, … summer and heat in the winter. Amy’s helping to coordinate work processes when the power goes out and taking on … more than 40 years ago as a switchboard operator. She worked an evening shift and took classes in the morning. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… from KCC to WMU Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Students work in the lab at the Bronson School of Nursing. BATTLE … about nursing is the ability to sit for boards and start working as an RN with an associate degree. This education … (NSSRN), administered by the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis in collaboration with the U.S Census …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu