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From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A lifelong hoops … those organizations set me with the mentality of doing more than what’s being asked of you.” Perhaps just as impactful … and the entire West Michigan area. They are probably 90% of why we succeed.” If anyone understands the significance of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… Kalamazoo breakfast eatery, Claire Hernandez found herself listening to a friend contemplate committing suicide. The … elective course offering in WMU’s School of Communication . Why, they wonder, would students want to learn about topics … knew I could say a bunch of things that would make you feel better, but I can’t contribute to your situation because I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight

Haworth College of Business

… Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight Submitted … “I graduated during the peak of the pandemic and quickly discovered the challenges of entering a disrupted job market. To support my husband through his

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/mba-emily-styburski-strategic-insight

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Private … previous one-year records for fundraising, donors made more than $41 million in private gifts to Western Michigan … the recently completed 2011-12 fiscal year. Including cash, pledges, planned and in-kind gifts, WMU's Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, remains an easy, free, soothing … by Drake Road and Parkview Avenue. Here’s what they shared: Why Go Birding at Asylum? Giving more consideration to bird … vital reconnection with nature, which may be more important than ever as the pandemic continues to wreak physical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning Submitted by … of corporate data they would like to mine and utilize to better serve their customers, and most enterprises are … more often and settled less. There are more things in life than your career; mind your work life balance. Technology …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Advertising students snag two of five statewide scholarships

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… Advertising students snag two of five statewide scholarships … education committee; and Carroll KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two advertising and promotion students from Western Michigan … testament of what he can and will achieve in the future." Cash grants for students The Adcraft Club of Detroit is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16347

The spirit of adventure

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… verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door Distilling Co. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building … spirits. We feel moments and adventures in life are better with friends and craft spirits. To us, there's … location. Once you arrive at these locations, you'll see why we chose them; they're the perfect spot to enjoy a craft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize Submitted by … in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of … difficult to see that anyone could do this type of history better than Sumption." Sumption is a former history fellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I) is blurring the line between education and entrepreneurship. … The Venture Studio is a launchpad for big ideas. More than entrepreneurship or starting a business, venture … of the box. “This class turns that on its head, focusing on why the product needs to exist and the opportunity it …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio