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Bosnia to Grand Rapids: Refugee student becomes advocate for multilingual learners 

College of Education and Human Development

… Bosnia to Grand Rapids: Refugee student becomes advocate for … of Europe's largest and most violent conflicts post World War 2 .  “There was no food, water, electricity, nothing,” … entirely free from judgment.  Sprecic’s journey is a testament to the sacrifices her family made to give her a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/sanela-sprecic-bosnian-refugee-multilingual-education-advocate-grand-rapids

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker … as well as extensive for-profit business experience. He was selected by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a "40 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device Submitted by Anonymous … home with his own equipment to create the dedicated hardware and software.  “I decided to put the skills I have … applying Institutional Review Board approval to initially test the device with Unified Clinics patients, and he hopes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.

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… WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality … Research. Also in 2007, he won the Outstanding Teacher Award in MSU's College of Social Science. He is chair of the … and "Michigan's Economic Future." He has several awards and honors to his credit, including grants from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not … The women profiled had an attitude that building a business was “a marathon, not a sprint.” By avoiding formal … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program

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… WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library … , an assistant professor and digital projects librarian, was awarded a $23,758 grant from the Collaborative Library …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595

WMU Sunseeker Solar Car Project speeds through a successful summer

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… American Solar Challenge finish line in Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: American Solar Challenge.  KALAMAZOO, … American Solar Challenge (ASC) by successfully completing testing and a required number of laps at the 2026 Formula … Sunseeker Solar Car Project to Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota for FSGP. FSGP involves four days …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/11/sunseeker-summer-2026

Professor brings national clinical supervision leadership to future counselors

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor brings national clinical supervision leadership to future counselors Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, … of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology (CECP), was recently invited by the National Board for Certified … students at two public universities in Michigan. Her latest opportunity with NBCC reflects the professional …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/11/glinda-rawls-nbcc-clinical-supervision-counselor-education

Out of the classroom, into orbit: WMU physics department supports NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Out of the classroom, into orbit: WMU physics department supports NASA’s Artemis … materials research Submitted by Callah Barnes on Watching Artemis II launch four astronauts toward the moon … provided scientific leadership and oversight. Josh Byers, machine shop manager, designed and fabricated custom …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-artemis

From New Jersey to Nationals: Seth Shapiro Finds His Place with the Sky Broncos

College of Aviation

… From New Jersey to Nationals: Seth Shapiro Finds His Place with the Sky … at the college's home campus in Kalamazoo. "When I was three years old," he recalls, "my brother would have … the street from an airport.  My mom would take me there to watch all the prop planes.  That was also the first place …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/11/shapiro