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Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity

News

… to help expand the editorial and marketing functions of the University. Paula M. Davis was named editor of WMU … Rapids Community College before continuing on to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism from Wayne State University … a Kalamazoo native, is a 2003 WMU alumnus who earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and promotion before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… Systems' headquarters near Dallas is not -- not -- the home of the WMU Alumni Club of Texas.  It just seems that way.  The innovative aviation … 2021 graduate, he was a dual mjor in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations.  Katz, a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… efforts Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences research team includes (left to right) Dheeraj … technology and sustainability efforts with the development of a virtual torque sensor (VTS) to measure engine …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Lindsey Haehnel on Senior Tessa Biondo pursuing her bachelor's and accelerated master's degree in electrical … engineering. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Piecing together the puzzle of electrical circuits is what enticed Western Michigan University senior Tessa Biondo to pursue her bachelor’s and accelerated master’s degree in electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… assistants presentation methods, protocols, and nuances of classroom instruction in the American university system is the mission of the International Graduate Assistant Training program … advisor in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said his department enrolls four to five …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature-0

Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

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… Mich.— Jeffrey Breneman , a veteran government-affairs professional, will join Western Michigan University as vice … support for special legislative funding to create WMU's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center , an entity … I know Jeff will continue in this vein." Breneman earned a bachelor's degree in political science from WMU. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… Western at New York Fashion Week: The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue … away for a once-in-a-lifetime experience behind the scenes of February's New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, … is going to live up to this!" LeKander says. The winner of Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition , she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Russia has provided Western Michigan University political science professor Dr. Jim Butterfield with an exceptional model for … years ago when he was a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. He also taught comparative politics at …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2012/10/butterfield-fulbright-russia

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood … sciences, she has continued her studies in pursuit of a doctoral degree, which she expects to complete in June … experience has been fantastic in the Ph.D program because of how awesome my mentors are,” says Hack. “They have not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe … of Education and Human Development and College of Arts and Sciences, will provide funding for 10 scholars to earn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals