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Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership
W Magazine
… one that will do the job in the most efficient and elegant way possible,” says Nick Koch, who is designing a helmet that pilots of on-demand flying car services might wear. “This helmet will allow the user to … and guidance both during their college career and after graduation. There’s knowledge transfer in both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59592
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Mich. — Eight Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in … a global context. “My favorite part about studying abroad was getting the chance to meet people from all different … been interested in study abroad since I was young, and after receiving the Gilman Scholarship I was finally able to …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients
Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries
International Student and Scholar Services
… 20, she has already visited six countries. WMU, she says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how … through study abroad.” Garrett, who calls herself a “wanderlust child” and a “road trip kid,” will share her … exciting." Garrett began her international journey right after high school when she enrolled with the private study …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett
Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU
News
… yearlong festivities taking place in each Baltic country. After centuries of German, Swedish, Livonian Polish and Russian rule, the Republic of Latvia was established on Nov. 18, 1918, when it broke away and declared independence from Russia in the aftermath …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903
Some 700 to participate in 2017 César Chávez March
News
… will end with the march at about 10:30 a.m. This year's after-march program is by invitation only. The César E. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39010
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert
News
… annual Winter Gala concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on 'Swan Lake' KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … art, Taylor would use such "found movements" as standing, walking, running, sliding and falling. In 2011, WMU's … Dance and nursing major Kendall Owens created "Friday After 5" to celebrate tap dance and jazz music and capture …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735
Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research
W Magazine
… of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … sustainable future, they will also graduate with sought-after skills that few of their peers have been able to … federal grant backed by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration—are experiencing firsthand the …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year
Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway'
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… and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Wallem KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Actor Stephen Wallem will perform … series "Nurse Jackie." He worked as a stage actor and After Dark Award-winning cabaret singer in Chicago before …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44036
Enjoy free lemonade with health center staff
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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them. Council members … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42314
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
News
… group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was organized by Dunlap's nephew, Moses Easley , of Nantucket, Massachusetts, who was himself a college football player for Indiana … margin. Dunlap and Waldo remained lifelong friends. After college, Dunlap coached at West Virginia Collegiate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428