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Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

News

… Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … University will honor two individuals with its highest award recognizing faculty members for their work with … research methods. "I appreciate the breadth of the material he has offered, his facility with multiple delivery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … and professional success, but many of the professors want to get to know you individually. Seeing their … manage a supplier, where he was responsible for buying materials used in production and placing purchase orders.  …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

News

… Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But Stephanie George knew she wanted more of a challenge in her schoolwork and college was … of accomplishment that comes with teaching challenging material at an accelerated pace which is satisfying, but the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Alumni spotlight: Hollis Wittman

University Libraries

… Smith, a longtime professor in WMU’s School of Music, was a composer known for his innovative works, including the … strings and then bow it like you would a cello.” Wittman was deciding on a research focus for her master’s thesis … making tough decisions about what to keep, ensuring the materials would be accessible and manageable.  "Space at the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-hollis-wittman

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our … of worrying less about where and how we’re going to get materials, and focus more on the finished product,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67020

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … for the 2007 graduate of Gull Lake High School . There was a bit of a detour -- seven years worth -- when the … to challenge me in the classroom and convey the course material in a way that allowed me to imagine myself in a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

Maintaining Miguel: Thankful for Aviation Tech Ops

College of Aviation

… whose former home is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can … he says. "It brings in the best of all worlds." Because he was lured to Western by one of its student ambassadors, one … Eagle flights in Allegan County and provided the necessary materials to hold the SkillsUSA competition for his future …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/delrosario

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… epitome of "Once a WMU College of Aviation ambassador, always one," even though the higher-education chapter of his … him "how to deal with and answer questions that might not always have the desired response while giving tours and … with Marty Coaker at the helm.  "He delivered the course material to us in an entertaining way -- and very …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … by master faculty specialist Gil Sinclair.  "I enjoyed the materials and learning the importance of crew relationship," …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… McCann , B.A.'93, builds on a $2.25 million federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's  National Energy … exposure to world-class research in carbon dioxide capture materials and storage in saline aquifers," Atilhan says. … research and innovation but also promote environmental awareness and education," Atilhan adds. "Our outreach efforts …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research