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New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered

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… says Campos, who worked closely with Dr. Christopher Biggs , assistant professor of music, to put the new major … training at a four-year institution or technical school, Biggs says. "It's very exciting to have a technical program … with technology. "So they get involved first, and then they can specialize in the area they're most interested in as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

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… with plants,” he notes.  Outside of class, Soule often can be found wandering around campus with his phone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

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… His career has taken him all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. He thrived in Western’s … he learned the program was opening a new facility at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, Michigan. “I immediately loved the … Although he was called back to finish training, he was furloughed by Mesaba that October. He worked as an instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane

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… and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to help the East Coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy have resulted in a local shortage of blood and … disaster relief workers, says an officer of the American Red Cross Club at Western Michigan University. Jackson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150

Three professors lauded as emerging scholars

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… a faculty member in the first decade of his or her career can be instrumental in the development of a new field of … 2006 National Science Foundation CAREER award, a 2007 American Chemical Society Leadership Development Award, and the 2010 National Science Foundation American Competitiveness and Innovation Award, which is given to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1514

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… things," Flanders says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Like strokes on a canvas, Sharmane Flanders has painted a bright future for … like he did." "Willow," featuring charcoal and India ink on canvas, by Sharmane Flanders. That inspiration initially … the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring acrylic on canvas, by Sharmane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … Chemical and paper engineering— Zahira Sanchez of the Dominican Republic Chemistry— Rajendra Panth of Nepal Civil and … of Richland, Michigan Communication— Raymond Falkiewicz of Canton, Michigan Comparative religion— Tephani DeYoung of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

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… our villages may be physically fragmented, technology can help us maintain our connections and continue to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… student who serves as Lead Rocketry for WMU’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics chapter of … Level 2 certification. To earn Level 2 certification, candidates must build and fly a rocket that includes a … get easier but, when you’re creating the process, anything can happen.” FOLLOW THE TEAM’S PROGRESS WMU’s Advanced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

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… were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when … one thing, is what I want to do: help people. And on the biggest possible scale I can." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296