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Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear
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… has given $314,400 to Western Michigan University to support programs designed to help older children with hearing problems. The … hearing screening has reduced the age of identification significantly, not all cases of permanent childhood hearing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243
Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western
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… engineer in the information technology department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful … "I'll mainly be programming, coding and working with Kellogg’s clients, helping them with their business side," Wong … one. "It taught me how to put myself out there and to go up against people who could be two or three times my size …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741
Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars
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… senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … for academic achievement and serve as role models for up-and-coming students. We celebrate with them on this most … Western faculty members. One student worked on a project designing the temporary falsework for the construction of a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695
Haworth College of Business alumni recognition program wins award
Haworth College of Business
… 30 program has received the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Gold Award for Best New Alumni Program. … , project leader and editor; Liz Haskin , graphic and web designer; Cindy Wagner , web designer; Ashlie Harper Perry , writer; and Samantha Hooker , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57002
New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan
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… thinker who knows how to set objectives that matter, design programs to accomplish those objectives and measure … U.S. Climate Alliance toward the goal of reducing emissions up to 28% by 2050 which aligns with the Paris Agreement—a global climate effort signed by nearly 200 countries. Brown hopes to surpass that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484
Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots
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… sustainability efforts. "Since I've been here, I've opened up the greenhouse to members of the Landscape Services staff … and fall kale seen around campus. Overall, he says, it supplies hundreds of these non-native plants for campus … for the office's student research projects as well as to supplement WMU's student food pantry. In addition, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808
Why I Give: Linda Lesniak
W Magazine
… location, reputation for preparing teachers and financial support. “I was a very smart girl—not a plus in the 60s—and … (Mallard) Zafiriades, BA '70. Repaying the alma mater that supported her during her academic journey is one of the … education. Her mentors “took a mill rat” and suggested she get an advanced degree in math. “I had to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… with the current process," explains Vaughn. SnapDuct's coupling attachment has the possibility of cutting installation time in half, or better. Vaughn grew up learning the ropes at his father's HVAC company and … engineering resources to further product development and designs. We plan to identify potential customers by attending …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to … forces. After completing officer training, Mostek was assigned to the turbine engine division at the Air Force … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project
University Libraries
… interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus (FOHEC), the … interviewed State High alumni on their experiences growing up on a college campus. From self-proclaimed faculty brats …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894