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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

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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