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Arcadia awards WMU-KVCC sustainable brewing scholarship

News

… of Naperville, Illinois, will receive a $2,000 scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year in recognition of her successful performance in the rigorous sustainable brewing curriculum. Support for sustainable brewing scholarships is provided by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47478

WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute for Global Education has awarded the 2021-22 Global … to cap off the in-class teaching portion” of his career. For more than 30 years, Veeck has conducted field study in … Veeck travels to China every year and has lived there for a cumulative total of seven years. Research conducted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259

From classroom to credit union, Chloe Park invests in her future

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business. After working at Advia Credit Union for a year as a teller, Park was excited to be offered an … and its server reporting services to extract meaningful information from complex datasets. After gathering this … Before making her way to WMU Haworth, Park attended Kellogg Community College where she earned her associate degree. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73126

International student finds dynamic new dimensions in IT career field

Haworth College of Business

… from Noakhali, Bangladesh, the senior studying computer information systems (CIS) is immersing himself in his … Anticipating the career ahead of him, Imran is looking forward to embracing his academic experiences.  “The most … is particularly exhilarating because it combines my passion for technology with my interest in business processes.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73784

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through commissioning and design is what I’ve been looking for in a career. Even on campus, dbHMS has been a part of the construction process for Arcadia Flats and the New Student Center to make WMU’s … be a part of it.”   Commissioning engineers are responsible for ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and other types of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… retention and close the equity gap in graduation rates for historically underrepresented students. KALAMAZOO, … President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the institution, including achieving one of Michigan's … retention and closing the equity gap in graduation rates for historically underrepresented students. The president, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… that most Portuguese students choose European opportunities for international studies. “My primary goal is to find … at his college in Portugal, the first of its kind for University of Lisbon. The opportunity appealed to Sousa … a city and living independently, something that is uncommon for Portuguese students. For Sousa, the WMU aerospace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

New institute established to boost electric propulsion technologies

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… working with students in Western's Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments (ALPE). KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Space … world. Embracing that competition, the United States Space Force (USSF) recently awarded $34.9 million to nine … is to aid in the creation of the Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness and Resilience (SPAR) Institute, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/spar-institute

Student entrepreneurs clinch e-Fest prize

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… North America, with finalist teams receiving top scores for their  video pitches .  “This award is such an honor and … like to thank the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation for the generous funding awarded to our business and University. Lara Hobson, director of operations for WMU’s Starting Gate, helped us through every step of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58873

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an … a challenge, but a challenge our team was ready to take on for our students,” says Bob Stewart , career development … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851