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Instructor's book honored in 2013 Arab American Book Awards

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… Instructor's book honored in 2013 Arab American Book Awards … in the 2013 Arab American Book Awards. Hedy Habra , a Spanish instructor, won honorable mention for her book "Flying … reader on a journey as they read about people and places far away and encounter temples and mountain villages, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8522

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… says Marin, who changed her major a few times as she discovered new opportunities within the College of Education … a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, then volunteering and working as a … down to my career goals." But the benefits of the program far exceed the pursuit of career success. "My sorority …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Michigan University's Office of Research and Innovation is recognizing three faculty members for their advanced and … . “Each of them has made significant contributions to Western and their fields, and we are deeply appreciative … capable of revolutionizing small satellite capabilities; however, much remains unknown about how this technology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469

Biometrics: Evelyn 1 year later

Auxiliary Enterprises

… Biometrics: Evelyn 1 year later Submitted by Lisa Knutson on West Hill’s Tyler Norman sat down with member … completing the Biometrics Nutrition and Fitness program to get her reflections on the program. Evelyn did the … portion of the program. “I, personally, didn’t realize how strong I became over time. So, just being able to lift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71462

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the universe's formation and a stint in Spain teaching English are on the agenda for a Western Michigan University … The two received Core Fulbright Scholar Program awards to conduct research or work abroad during the 2018-19 … and the United States. He will be conducting research on how the universe was formed, in particular, how matter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

WMU launches new academic year with Academic Convocation

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… that will honor achievement campuswide and outline the issues and opportunities that will play a part in the … University's future. The event, set for 2 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall, will feature WMU President John M. … Make a Difference Award —for staff members who reach far beyond their assigned duties to make WMU an even better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1649

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. "Our … thousands of students. “He really teaches his students how to think critically about the world,” says Byrd. “It … things.” Siebert’s investment in his students extended far beyond the classroom—inviting students to international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos Submitted by Erin … analyze things like water and starch content, which impact how the chips will look and taste. Photos of sample chips … U.S. In fact, according to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), one in four bags of potato chips eaten in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… new life into after decades of dead ends. Patrick Gilham is currently awaiting trial, charged with murdering Roxanne … 2021. The Cold Case Program was featured on NBC's "Today Show" in April 2022. "I would call it highly successful in … our assessment of what we thought they should look into going forward," Huber says. "When you stop to think about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

Cybersecurity duo places second in national competition

Cybersecurity

… Application, Research and Education (CAREs) lab held June 2 to 4 . The competition focused a growing area of … students in WMU’s cybersecurity major, an interdisciplinary program offered by Western’s College of … up in leadership roles within the program, and that truly shows with this result.”   Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez To uncover …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72068