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Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will celebrate Latino culture and the richness it brings to the campus … Heritage Month is a time where we as people are able to free ourselves from our everyday norms and express ourselves … stories of Latinx students who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program and their families. The diverse array …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
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… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for … recognized for his exceptional work to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and … on Friday, Sept. 29. Faculty chosen for the award are honored on the basis of outstanding artistic, literary, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
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… that excel in nurturing highly influential leaders and noting the expertise of the Haworth College of Business in … 2,000 top leaders in the U.S. spanning politicians, CEOs, Nobel winners and others to determine where they received … as well. The publication's listing ranked Western at No. 79 in the nation and third in the state. "To be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605
Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry
Haworth College of Business
… Scheibe’s road to the food industry Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Bartek Scheibe KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Driving along the … options. Senior Bartek Scheibe , from Woodstock, Illinois, already has a plan for leaving his own mark on the … Focusing on bringing Polish food to your dinner table no matter where you are in the world, Scheibe wants to make …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901
Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… aerospace engineering alumnus Adam Houtman uses to describe not only aircraft design but also something Western Michigan … down innovation. “In my field, designers have a lot more freedom than they had 20 years ago—figuring out how to … professional pursuits. “I have learned that one has to be aggressive about continuously learning. Read a lot, seek out …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
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… in computer science, have likely only seen the early technology Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even … company Michigan Bell, encouraged him to take the suggestion to heart. "She had the inside scoop on the future of technology, where it was headed. And she said, 'Yeah, I think …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world
W Magazine
… Considering the impact of screens on child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or … is not what it used to be. When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row … organization’s Early Childhood Work Group has created a free resource collection for families, educators and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014
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… Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Additional information in support of a … during this fall's Academic Convocation. The prestigious honor is reserved for the most outstanding employees—those who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615
WMU among 30 campuses signing on to resilient campus initiative
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… signing on to resilient campus initiative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is a founding member of the Alliance … to lead the nation's response to many of the challenges triggered by changing global weather patterns. The Alliance for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15863
WMU lands four on Academic All-MAC gymnastics team
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… Western Michigan University had the second most number of honorees in the conference and junior Kayla Weber of Canton … gymnasts had GPAs of 3.5 or better. The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics … college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award. Buis, MacDonald, Adams and Weber …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15953