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Integrated supply management student nets prestigious scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… national scholarships. Senior Aaron McClendon of Westland is the recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington … the Industrial Supply Association Education Foundation. He is also the recipient of the $5,000 R. Gene Richter … Opportunities for professional development McClendon is the first WMU recipient of the Buffington scholarship and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31544

WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide

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… on the presidential race. Dr. Jim Butterfield was on television in Vietnam, while Dr. Mahendra Lawoti , who is from Nepal, was interviewed by Nepali media. Professors … for local news media on election night. Dr. John Clark is doing election night analysis for Channel 3, while Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its practice to bring mental health and wellness … virtual sessions. Her practice, BLND (pronounced “blend”), is a tailored therapy experience featuring a blend of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

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… Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on … help first-year students settle in on campus. Fall welcome is a chance for first-year students to meet new people. The … to meet their new classmates. The Playfair in Waldo Stadium is a late-night highlight of Fall Welcome at Western. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… 'Hey, we see that within you,' or, 'Hey, take a chance on this,' that I've been able to grow." Stein initially arrived … kid through my local airport and my mom said, 'You loved this as a kid, let's just go visit Kalamazoo (to check out Western's aviation program).’" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Romanian scholar to discuss climate change and water resources

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… Romanian scholar to discuss climate change and water resources Submitted by … speaks at Western Michigan University as part of the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Dr. Liliana Zaharia , professor of meteorology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35792

Renowned student success scholar to present public talk

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… highly acclaimed public speaker and thought leader who is renowned as a student success scholar will speak at Western Michigan University this month. Dr. Terrell Strayhorn , professor of educational … and director of the Center for Higher Education Enterprise at Ohio State University, will speak on "Success in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35637

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… Highland, Michigan; are headed to Frederick, Maryland, this week to prepare for the Tuesday start of the race that … pilots and other collegiate teams. The 52 teams competing this year include 16 teams from 13 colleges and universities. … from across the nation flying fixed-wing aircraft using visual flight rules. Satkowiak, Quandt and Walston will pilot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

WMU research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes

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… was awarded to Drs. Valerian Kwigizile and Jun-Seok Oh , assistant professor and professor, respectively, of civil and construction engineering, and Dr. Hyunkeun Cho , assistant professor of statistics. The team will study how changes in speed limits have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33086

WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

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… second from left, celebrate news of the Watkins decision. DETROIT, Mich.—A Detroit man, Ledura Watkins , was freed June 15 after serving 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to … judge agreed to vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss all charges in the 1975 murder of a Detroit woman. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557