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Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… their dreams. Since 2008, WMU has been one of a select group of American universities enrolling students through the … and represent his home province of Espaillat in the federal government. In May 2015 at age 25—the minimum age a … to do something that really impacts our generation. That's why I'm here. I want to do something, especially for my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… who arrived in the United States just two years ago. "It's an opportunity that I never dreamed of," he says. … violence," he says. "There are more than 25 terrorist groups that are active in Afghanistan. There are no jobs, no … kept me alive over there. It made me really happy. That's why I chose to study political science at Western—to be an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… them to lead, innovate and grow. Their contributions go beyond logistics; they shape the content, bring fresh … ranging from decrypting a high-level encryption algorithm to locating a hidden file or finding the exact … cyber infrastructure.   “Western has definitely set me up in a way that is so good foundationally that everything …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… students to Kalamazoo's business and cultural core, revving up Experience-Driven Learning opportunities for Broncos and … to train and host students and utilize the shuttle. The goal is to build an ecosystem where education, business, and … regional economies. For more information, visit www.sleepinggiantcapital.com. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Management Consulting Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—We caught up with Jason Tedrow , B.S.E.’97, president and CEO of … I find most exciting about my role.   What are some of the goals you have for the company in terms of operations, … high-profile events. What is your company’s role and how does your company plan and execute such projects?  We have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work can be a grind, and that's a good thing for two Western Michigan University product … was like a palace garden where you could walk all the way up to this man-made mountain where they dug out one of the … mostly the user experience. But at the end of the day, it does have to be produced to get to the user, so having an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… she engages directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the … her majors intersect firsthand. “ Dr. Lindsay Jeffers , who does this Spanish 4400 class, was my first professor at … 14,” she says. “She emailed me about this class and set me up here with a lot of professors that I could talk to.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… She's a curious soul who follows her curiosity.  "I enjoy going on car drives and exploring new places," she says.  … -- be it finding a new town, visiting a scenic overlook, or going into a local shop.  It is fun to go on spontaneous … on campus seem to look out for one another daily.  Not only does this help keep the campus safe, but also allows …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Quitting … addicted once again." There's plenty more to learn about why the enzyme is able to reduce concentration of nicotine … very complicated and always evolving," says Clark, who grew up in Holland, Michigan. "Living things are exciting because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Business students win national sales challenge

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… of students giving a two-minute "elevator pitch" about why a sales organization would want to hire them. The … events. Curlett finished second in the speed selling category while also taking the "Viewers' Choice" award based on … our sales and business marketing students—that when we go up against the best talent from the best programs in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441