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Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … important, when I or someone else was not understanding the material, he would take the time to make certain we were all …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown
Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar
College of Aviation
… Elyse Despite the hurdles and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives. John … at least three times. In other words, things don't always work out as planned. Request College of Aviation … preparing for a relationship with Delta that never materialized. When it appeared that I would be furloughed, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting
'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching
News
… for Teaching Idioms to English Learners Around the World" was released last year by TESOL Press. The press is the … the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," Randolph says. "Paul and I have always … psychologist Herman Ebbinghaus in the 1800s that has been materially confirmed by subsequent researchers. "Within a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2025 Presidential Scholars
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Engineering Juan Miguel Sanchez Flores is looking forward to jumpstarting his career in the mechanical … [student organization],” says Flores. This excitement was shaped by his experience working as a research assistant … I gained hands-on experience with concrete mix design and material testing.” This positive experience led her to a …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/engineering-presidential-scholars-2025
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need
News
… by a sibling he never met. "My mother's first child was a little girl named Rosemary, who a week before her … a result, a week later on her birthday, my sister passed away," Calderón says. "So, I always understood that I wanted … helping students—and not only helping them understand the material but also to develop a love for organic chemistry, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871
Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards
Haworth College of Business
… at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) has a clear pathway to get there, and that cost is never the barrier … She also brings the profession to life by connecting course material to students' interests and aspirations, using …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba
Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments
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… impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. Pnina … through WMU's Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award as well as a donation from Lawrence and Carrolyn Kopka … electrical charge when a person walks. This piezoelectric material may be used to charge back-up batteries for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553
Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer
News
… with the student center. First, we fenced-off Lot 28, the Waldo Library Parking lot, right after spring commencement. … built. Second, the blocked-off area is massive, so people walking west won't be able to cut through. They'll have to … projects is available online. This and other posted material may still carry the South Neighborhood rather than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … important, when I or someone else was not understanding the material, he would take the time to make certain we were all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976