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Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in … and most distinct parts, then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come … my aircraft design and business acumen,” he says. “After five years, I came back home to join WACO as they go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been awarded more than $2 million over the next five years to … of Education and its Office of Migrant Education awarded the grant to fund their long-standing College … in this country," Hernández says. "Our unique, holistic service plan for the CAMP program provides participants with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Foundation for Excellence: The City of Promise Moves Forward" at 8 a.m. Friday, April 28, in 2150 Schneider Hall. … community practice, social change, and race and culture. He was elected vice mayor in 2015 and also serves on numerous … at the County Register of Deeds Office. Shortly thereafter, Gov. Lewis Cass selected the village as the county …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39282

WMU tuition will increase this fall, but stay within state guidelines

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… increase of 3.91 percent. The recommendation to the board was consistent with the state's tuition restraint language … increase will allow us to continue to provide the level of service and academic support our students want, need and deserve." The cost to attend WMU has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40858

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business received a renewal of its accreditation from the Association to Advance … provide you with what you need to succeed. You need a job after you graduate. And, you need to know that what you have … programs, co-curricular offerings and student support services. This is a team effort, and every member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… program Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Russell J. Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Russell J. Zwanka , associate professor of marketing at Western Michigan … of his work is amazing. Add to that his can-do attitude and service to the department, and it is easy to see why we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, especially after she moved on from WMU, was about helping students, helping others. And I think … financial aid, University programming and well-being services. Simply put, whatever the student concern, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Alumni competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio

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… tournaments. John Kusku Kusku, of Commerce Township, was born with a hereditary degenerative retinal disease and … with less than one degree of vision left in each eye. He was introduced to goalball at a Sports Education Camp hosted … their own goal by carefully listening for the ball and, after successfully blocking it, try to throw it into the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34778

WMU, KVCC sign new degree completion plan for nursing students

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… top left: Terry Curran, Mary Lagerwey, Tim Greene, Earlie Washington, John M. Dunn and Dennis Bertch. KALAMAZOO, … Community College met at WMU's College of Health and Human Services Aug.  23 to witness the formal signing of a new … associate degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. After graduating from KVCC and attaining their registered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34866

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… times throughout all of academia,” he says. “I look forward to helping the college continue to provide a wide … received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Oregon after receiving an Master of Arts in English from the … published many articles and essays on Mary Austin, Mark Twain, John Muir, Sinclair Lewis and Henry James; and he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669