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Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career
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… career Submitted by Erin Flynn on John Goheen is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering technology and his pick of job offers on the table. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— John Goheen loves to work with his hands; it's in his blood. Growing up around his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693
WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… and size, this historic philanthropic contribution will be known as the Empowering Futures Gift . The donors, alumni who … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given … higher education and experiential learning affordably within reach for many who might not otherwise attain their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project
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… It's a project for people by people about people. So, it's not just about the buildings," says Cassie Kotrch , the lead … Campus oral history project incubated for several years with the staff at the Zhang before the right time, interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894
WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough
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… center invests in nervous system breakthrough Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Revolutionary treatment for … of Pennsylvania. Smith is scientific co-founder of Axonia with Dr. Harry Ledebur, president and CEO. The company's … education to the commercial arena. Established in 2003 with an initial cash infusion of $10 million from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/555
Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk
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… in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lopez KALAMAZOO--An expert on … 2012 Samuel I. Clark Lecture. George A. Lopez , with the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for … the New York Times, Reuters, CNN, PBS and CBS News. Working with David Cortright, Kroc Institute director of policy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/212
Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act
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… author to speak on health reform act Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kirsch KALAMAZOO—A noted health … still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists with personal stories who led the fight for its passage. With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820
Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop
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… Google grant to offer game-design workshop Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ari-Gur KALAMAZOO—A Western … to high school computer science instructors. Equipped with these new skills, the high school instructors can then … WMU team developing the CS4HS workshop has long experience with computer simulation that supports classroom …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292
Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members
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… of five faculty, five staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees met June … All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … items The administrators returning to the faculty, along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674
Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan
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… first year in implementing WMU strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A report detailing the … student employees and a decision to launch an affiliation with Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Available at … Report reflects the actions and outcomes associated with the first full year of work focused on ensuring the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969
Renowned trombonist to perform at WMU
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… Renowned trombonist to perform at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca … Wilson was privileged to travel extensively while with the Philharmonic, performing in 28 countries throughout … Asia, the Middle East, Australia and North America, often with renowned soloists such as Lang Lang, Yefim Bronfman and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42409