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Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… continue to improve the human condition, data scientists in the specialized field of network neuroscience are striving to isolate even more information and close the gap between their discoveries and clinical applications in an effort to advance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152

Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board

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… of Trustees. Joining the University’s board are  James L. Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of … , when the term expires. Wood succeeds former trustee  Kurtis Trevan , who  relocated to live out of state  about …  says. “Kara Wood and James Liggins are both accomplished individuals, well-regarded in their respective fields, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… award for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek   Fischer , a student in Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of self-driving electric vehicles. Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and … in coordination with government transportation agencies, is the way to achieve zero-accident vehicles which actually use energy sustainably.” WMU is teaming up with researchers from the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Charles Henderson is being recognized for his exceptional work to improve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… and K College are again partnering with the Northside Ministerial Alliance and the city of Kalamazoo to memorialize … 14, with an MLK Celebration and Public School Students Visitation at WMU. That event is being offered to area high school students and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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… 84 percent were employed in jobs related to their academic discipline, 88 percent were satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in … of WMU are eager to learn and share their ideas and suggestions to challenge the status quo by offering new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and community leader; Mattie Jordan-Woods , BS ‘79, … the Northside Association for Community Development; and  Kristen DeVries , vice president for University Advancement at … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Western Jazz Quartet to perform for Wednesday concert series

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… New members Two new faculty members join the ensemble this year, saxophonist Andrew Rathbun and pianist Jeremy Siskind. WMU faculty member and drummer Keith …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1587

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. KALAMAZOO—Several student-oriented events … at Western Michigan University. Among those coming up this week are a resume-writing workshop and a panel discussion. Both events are free and open to the public and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914