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WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… fish tanks and nearby creeks, Dr. Andrew Thompson's passion for aquatic life ignited at an early age. His curiosity led … different fish species, which eventually paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… in advance of the event, and the conference team is poised for a repeat in the demand based on the quality of this … Brewing, featuring a signature beer made exclusively for The FMC. A speaker lineup boasting Victor Antonio , globally-renowned sales expert, and top executives from Amazon, Circana, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

Dylan Kalas is inspiring a new generation of healthcare business leaders

Haworth College of Business

… on Dylan Kalas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leadership is a breeze for Western Michigan University junior Dylan Kalas from … industry until he landed a position as a full-time sales executive at Breez Health. “The skills I’ve gained in … Perfecting sales strategies and learning how to perform financial analysis of hospital tax forms has been an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70675

Western launches food marketing focus within MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… designed with the student in mind in terms of content and format. All courses will be HyFlex, enabling either … with our research center, students can earn credit for marketing, continuous improvement or supply chain projects completed for their employers.” HIGHLIGHTS The courses will be offered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67144

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for graduate studies in computer science and engineering. … Department of Computer Science. Capacitive touch sensors for haptic feedback with Dr. Massood Atashbar , professor, … this project was supported by the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, with results published in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

News

… says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president for academic affairs. Recipients are nominated by their peers for scholarly or creative achievements that have advanced … impact beyond their discipline and show great potential for future work. "It’s clear their futures as investigators …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

News

… the mission going. "Kalamazoo is a special place. It's affordable. It's a university town. We're getting an arena. … around town. Zoo Prise Residences : This team has a vision for a modern, affordable apartment complex that serves as a hub of community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor

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… are inducted into the College of Aviation Hall of Honor for 2011. The three inductees, one of whom is being honored posthumously, will be formally inducted as the third class of Hall of Honor … Hangar on the College of Aviation campus at the W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. Aviation Hall of Honor awardees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake

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… says Claire Beaman , who has spent time at the Playhouse for the past several years, working her way up from an … its planned summer lineup with a slate of virtual performances available via livestream—a huge undertaking for a company that has never tried anything like it. "I know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's ongoing autonomous vehicle research." He adds, … here at institutions like WMU will certainly chart a path forward for a cleaner tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help rebuild …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919