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Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Western Michigan University seniors are putting their knowledge to work tackling future needs of industry. Student … students Steve Berg , Vidya Das and Gavin Hankins worked with their industry sponsor, Chad VanderRoest, senior … the induction tankless electric water heater team and work with these students, and faculty members, to ensure their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73581

WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… and leadership category where she was given an unknown prompt and generated a strategic solution and presented … chose a product or service to sell to an ultimate consumer with a prepared presentation. Suzy Davila from Northville, … at Western and helped me react quickly to topics within my major,” says Thom. “Now after completing the year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727

Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Isabel Henrickson's internship included teaming up with other interns internationally and presenting her work … president and vice presidents during a meeting in Sweden with six other interns from around the world, Western … part of a new course in search engine optimization and to another mentor, Dr. Scott Cowley , associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

News

… , the center’s director. Other University units involved with the podcast's production include the Office of … Candy McCorkle , vice president of diversity and inclusion with guests Nathan Nguyen , director of Lesbian, Bisexual, … with guest Devin Schindler , of counsel with the Warner, Norcross & Judd law firm in Grand Rapids. Health care, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

News

… collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots and … American perspectives” on campus, according to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the … three tribes will be represented on the council, along with representation from the Office of the Provost, Office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, work with the machine donated by Germany-based Keifel Technologies. Senior Isabelle Ownby holds a tray made from … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has partnered with Kiefel Technologies to become one of a select few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year

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… who had suffered brain injuries successfully using a spoon with his weakened hand in a public setting. In addition to … therapy through the Unified Clinics. Rhoda is pictured here with Jenna Buscemi, a speech-language pathology student … to regular utensil. "By the end of the semester, he did not need the special spoon anymore," says Caspers, a Bay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318

Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'

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… rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She may be best … Michigan and Ontario schools in Region 4 of IHSA's Zone 6. With that placement in hand, she faced off against riders … Dickinson University in 1967. Today, from its beginning with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, the IHSA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349

Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… Helen J. Flaspohler obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Helen J. Flaspohler Helen J. … Her tenure at WMU was characterized by close relationships with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on … needs as scholarships. She maintained longtime friendships with such alumni donors as Merze Tate and Gwen Frostic, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree

College of Education and Human Development

… in nation for online master’s degree Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Faculty member Dr. Brian Horvitz and students. … Michigan University’s educational and instructional technology program has been recognized as one of the best … to student success. “We’re very proud of this recognition. With its project-based design and flexible curriculum, our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70815