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Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… team. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with such an accomplished group of professionals and build … are to support the facilities management team in any way I can while creating an environment that supports the … everyday maintenance and future projects that are significant to the community. "At this point, it is important for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Four WMU varsity athletic teams make NCAA academic 'honor roll'

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… recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate reports that end with the close of the 2012-13 academic year. Successful … in competition in 2012-13, winning the 2013 Mid-American Conference championship, but also in the classroom. WMU … or mixed squads. The number of honored teams is up significantly from the 976 teams recognized the previous year. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15827

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… in a project for Consumers Energy to help educate young people about the benefits, and limitations, of solar … "They are capturing and storing this information so people can see how much power is being generated and how placement … until reaching their current design. A former intern with Consumers Energy, Ryan will work for the company after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… Michigan University alumna and her therapy horse Adele . Within months of riding Adele, strengthening muscles that … says Sumpter, who is certified in hippotherapy by the American Hippotherapy Association. When Zander first sat on Adele … for people who have disabilities, for at-risk youth, and for veterans and first responders. She started …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus

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… star Alton Brown will bring his show "Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science" to Western Michigan University's Miller … for broadcast excellence. "Eat Your Science" audiences can expect comedy, talk show antics, multimedia … WMU students are limited to one discounted ticket per event with a valid Bronco Card. Tickets may be purchased in person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27841

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… fifth consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for funding to help them hire Western Michigan … Award Program provides matching funds to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees hire WMU students to work on … hour. She adds that there are few restrictions on who can apply, but the program is targeted towards companies in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… Winds is developing a vertical wind turbine that can be easily refitted on any existing pole structure, thus … points as discounts or coupons for products and services within their local community, online and at national … a Northwood University alumnus; and WMU students Abdullah Alyousif, Katrisha Johnson, Nathon Johnson and Duy Nguyen. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… to travel to each of the presidential centers to meet with and learn from former presidents, key administration … of peers, and exchange ideas with mentors and others who can help them make an impact in their communities. In … The group, which was selected from among more than 600 applicants for the program, includes mid-career professionals in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on Undergraduate research assistant Maggie Waechter (left) works with Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Hansford  (right) and Dr. Parviz … to develop breakthrough technological solutions that can have deep economic, social, and environmental impacts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western … to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's … United States. As the pandemic grew, she worried it would cancel the internship opportunity. But the company has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216