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Western alum appointed to leadership post in U.S. Department of Transportation
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… interested in business. "But I found every subject to be pretty interesting when I dove into it. Ultimately, I focused on science, math, economics … mitigate climate change and improve equity for all Americans in all of the work that we're doing," he says, calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63812
WMU selects 'Maus I: A Survivor's Tale' for 2015-16 book read
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… graphic novel "Maus I: A Survivor's Tale," which in 1992 became the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize and … All first-year students are expected to read the book. Members of the Kalamazoo community as well as all WMU students … during Fall Welcome as well as incorporating the book into First-Year Seminar coursework. Waldo Library will have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24002
Author, film critic and New Yorker staff member David Denby to visit campus
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… Author, film critic and New Yorker staff member David Denby to visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … humanities and serious reading at all levels of education can counteract political opportunism in discourse. The event … Up: One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty-Four Books That Can Change Lives" examines the value of reading and how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45089
Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western
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… augmented reality flight systems to developing a colorectal cancer-fighting virus and coordinating gene drive research … investments. The event, which is fully virtual this year , begins at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. … get three years of support for their work so that they can take risks, try to start new projects and be creative," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event offered as students return to campus
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… of test results. Current students, faculty and staff can sign up for drive-thru testing through Sindecuse Health Center's online patient portal. Testing will be available by appointment only on Friday, Jan. 15 , and … be conducted outside Sindecuse Health Center. "Young people can be asymptomatic and carry the disease without knowing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62769
Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness
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… to use his platform to enact change outside the rink. "Being a goalie, we have some artistic freedom with our gear. … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he says. "And whatever I can do to support my brother is something I would like to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854
Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. … outstanding service to their communities and had significant influence on young Bronco engineers. Castellano, who … former president and CEO, Alan Mulally. It is not often you can be part of a wonderful team that delivers a first in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471
Business college reveals new display honoring Haworth family
Haworth College of Business
… to reveal a new display honoring the enduring relationship between the Haworth family and the college of business at … a process to transform the 1400 hallway of Schneider Hall into a museum space that will educate students and others in the building about significant alumni and donors. The celebration event will include a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48109
Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… alumnus reflects on journey home Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Deniss Efesper Nkya came to WMU from … Global Education. Providing practical experience in an American work environment helps an international student’s … role.” A Newfound Confidence, A Global Community Nkya returned to Tanzania in May. His degree, he says, will open …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship
New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western
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… engagement at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine … at Western and providing avenues to do that, so they can tailor the experience to their personal interests." … concept , working with the Well-being Wheel , because life can be stressful as a college student. We want to help them …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074