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Local bakery highlighted at next entrepreneurship forum

Haworth College of Business

… series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Maria Brennan , founder of The Victorian Bakery, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, … was making healthy baked goods to bring to her son's school, when interest in her products skyrocketed. Brennan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37697

WMU named among U.S. News' 'best national universities' for 25th year

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… University appears on U.S. News & World Report's list of "best national universities," continuing its presence among schools the magazine calls the top tier of colleges and … in the for-profit arena. The University is among seven schools tied in the ranking at No. 187. Other Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26676

University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award

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… University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. … Faculty Scholar Award are honored on the basis of outstanding artistic, literary, philosophical, … O. Obare , professor of nanoscience and dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… the environment isn't limited to Earth. Derek McFall's out-of-this-world concept fired up scientists at NASA. The … like the International Space Station generate quite a bit of trash," says McFall. "The current method for astronauts … the skills that I've been building since the beginning of school." NASA started crowdsourcing competitions to develop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out the door or … alongside associate editors, Dr. Chad Edwards of WMU’s School of Communication and former WMU professor Patric Spence, who is currently working in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

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… experienced Times Square for the first time during a one-of-a-kind trip to the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week. … leaders. Morehead at New York Fashion Week. "In elementary school, I literally had a sketchbook on the playground where … sketching outfits. That is what I did for fun in elementary school," Morehead remembers. She daydreamed about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… (not verified) on Dr. Ruth Kaarlela Dr. Ruth Kaarlela , professor emerita and chair of blindness and low vision studies at Western Michigan … being a teacher of the blind, supervisor of a New York school for emotionally disturbed children, and supervisor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

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… by Cindy Wagner on Health care concentration added to MBA offerings KALAMAZOO—Starting in fall 2013, students who are … with the recent addition of Western Michigan University's School of Medicine. Career opportunities are continuously … on the rise, a health care concentration will be a valuable addition to WMU’s MBA program. “A big strength and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

Aerospace engineer to be guest speaker during Engineers Week

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… aerospace engineer with a long track record at one of the nation's foremost laboratories will be the keynote … Michigan University. Bob Carlton has worked in the areas of aerospace manufacturing and mechanical design for more … be made by Friday, Feb. 14 . Prior to dinner, area high school students interested in engineering or related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13355

WMU launches comprehensive new online application process

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… the University community has one overriding piece of advice: "Apply Yourself." That's the name of an online application system the University has just … system through 2016. They include guest students and high school dual enrollees. The Apply Now link on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24940