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Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact

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… leaders Sylvan Benton, left, and Tyler Earnst, right, display some of the brand's wines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Break out … a philanthropic enterprise model with 100% of profits going to student scholarships. The student team behind the … the  Bronconess website . The name of the wine derives from how students working on the project envision the identity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga Submitted by Kylie … he is forced to move to a different monastery. Yet, somehow, he manages to become bishop of Hólar diocese in … during the fourteenth century. At the same time, it is by far the most entertaining of the Icelandic bishop’s sagas, a …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

First of community input sessions for East Hall renovation set

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO— Two public sessions , planned to provide members of the campus and extended communities … as a part of daily life at the University as well as a showcase for WMU's history. The sessions are solely to focus on obtaining public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9035

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition … and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held Oct. 15 to 22 in Kent, Ohio. Capturing first place in ground events … competition. “I am proud of this team. I am impressed with how much they accomplished given their level of experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… passion for poetry. And, now, the entire state of Kansas is ready to hear her. Dr. Traci Brimhall Brimhall, a Kansas … in the world," says Brimhall. "I’m looking forward to going into all sorts of communities and making genuine … really high in food insecurity. So I started thinking about how I could use the laureateship to both talk about food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… the link between humans and machines and figuring out how a better understanding of that link might improve human … Michigan University graduate, transferred to Western in his junior year because, unlike other schools he had … energy production sources, such as wind and solar farms, which are impacted by weather conditions. “The goal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan Submitted … for the role. "Dr. Brown is a strategic thinker who knows how to set objectives that matter, design programs to … efficient technology. "The whole auto industry is undergoing a transformation that people may not quite grasp yet," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Holland.  … watching the precision flying of the Blue Angels at an air show in Muskegon.  It became a career choice as a junior when … to this day.”  What he had to remember was that some were farther along in their pilot training.  “I had to

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li Submitted by Chris Hybels on Li's family unveiled Dr. Ming Li's plaque … alumni and community partners. "Dr. Li's legacy extends far beyond a compilation of impressive achievements or a … professionals in the state. His legacy won’t be measured, however, by rankings, dollars or awards but rather by how he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … across the country. "This is the girl they said wasn't going to make it," says Trayshawna's mother, Nora Thomas . … Story "We're so excited because we're getting to see how our programs over the past five years or so have had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303