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Celebrating the contributions of Black American Muslims to Detroit's public life

College of Arts and Sciences

… Celebrating the contributions of Black American Muslims to Detroit's public life Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on In … Perkins and DREAM  first joined forces, the initial idea was to train young people within the Black American Muslim … represented in the project.    The storytelling project was immediately a hit. In collaboration with Amy Bocko, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/04/dream-detroit-1

Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi

College of Aviation

… Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American … when needed, advancing her career to American Airlines at warp-like speed. In aviation technical operations, one of … a motorcycle. Based on her talents, you know how well that machine performs! Razvi has a clear vision of her future. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/razvi

The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When exploring new worlds and chasing … schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the  OBAP , he … flying.  That trip sparked a keen interest in how that big machine was able to lift off the ground and head for the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When things don't go well, Thomas VanHowe is … ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … in my career.  I learned a ton.  The DC-9 is an amazing machine.  Because of the pandemic I got the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… lupus in Ecuador Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Touching saltwater marks at the waterline of a cargo ship in Lake … became very ill. After months of doctor’s visits and testing, the mother was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/02/miles-spotlight

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Igor Fedotov , professor of viola in the Irving S. Gilmore School of …   These materials are essential to technologies such as MRI machines, particle accelerators and magnetic levitation …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

WMU launches student business accelerator

News

… WMU launches student business accelerator Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Interested … KALAMAZOO—Aspiring student entrepreneurs are being sought to take part in a new business accelerator at Western … Gate is a new student business accelerator that will test students' business ideas and models, provide mentorship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9000

East Campus, Heritage Hall video earns kudos from ad professionals

News

… on Heritage Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A video produced to celebrate the rebirth of the Western Michigan University birthplace has won a bronze "Addy" award from an organization that represents advertising … three for other entities.  Rhino won awards for all—two gold-level Addys and two bronze. This year's competition was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30929

Evaluation student's data collection is driving nonprofit's impact in South Sudan

College of Education and Human Development

… impact in South Sudan Submitted by Chris Hybels on Victor Onama, a doctoral student studying EMR and a monitoring, … Uganda, Western Michigan University student Victor Onama always knew he wanted to support humanitarian work. He felt an intrinsic …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/evaluation-emr-doctoral-student-south-sudan-nonprofit-resources

Finding connections for success

Cybersecurity

… Finding connections for success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ridha Chehime ’s unique background led him to Western, where the experience-driven cybersecurity … prevention are becoming more and more dependent on AI and machine learning. The relationship between AI and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/03/cybersecurity-ridha-chehime