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Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… together virtually May 9 to 14 for the 57th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on … moved to a virtual format during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by Western's … race in literature, using gaming in classrooms, concepts of death and monsters, and restoring medieval art and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Engineering students show innovations at annual conference

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… University will showcase and demonstrate imaginative and often highly technical projects this month during the 54th … from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m . Tuesday, April 15 , at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14936

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… generative AI) Western Michigan University computer science alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making strides in some of the fastest moving industries of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). …

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

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship.    Three years … Saiful Andree says.   Completing the project is one of the reasons Saiful Andree stays at Western. For months, … project on UAVs and presenting her findings at a school science fair.   She knew, however, that to take her work to …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

Kalamazoo Candle Company next up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on McFarlin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner of Kalamazoo Candle Company will be the next speaker in the … series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Adam McFarlin will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, … master’s degree in music performance from WMU, as well as a bachelor’s degree in music education. Prior to starting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44334

Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Puca on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Retired professional basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will visit the campus of Western Michigan University in March, the day after a … Knott and Dr. Paul Clements, WMU professor of political science, the event is a collaboration of University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206

Giving Day 2022 most successful in University history

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… RSOs, athletics and more. The event also featured a number of major gifts made by both anonymous and named donors, … Success Fund . Throughout the day, there were a number of challenges to boost the impact of individual gifts, including a red-eye challenge that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67809

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies … on Mary Cain Dr. Mary Cain, Western Michigan University professor emerita of education and professional development, … Schools and the Bronson Healthcare Group. Cain earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

WMU board OKs agreement with Florida's Charlotte County

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees has approved an economic development investment … and training prior to July 1, 2018 , to support delivery of a bachelor's degree in aviation flight training. Continuously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38753

Entrepreneur to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk

Haworth College of Business

… William Pickard , B.S.'64, an entrepreneur, an executive of several organizations and a recently appointed WMU … speak at 2  p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 , at the Haworth College of Business in 2000 Schneider Hall. His presentation, titled … to the WMU Board of Trustees in June 2016. Pickard earned a bachelor's degree from WMU, a master's degree from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34780