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WMU students capture first prize at engineering conference in Istanbul

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… at the 21st International Cultural and Academic Meeting of Engineering Students—ICAMES—held in May at Boğaziçi … The two WMU students both work with Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, on an effort funded by the National Science Foundation and Hewlett Packard that is aimed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24620

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

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… improvement project or during flu season at the doctor's office. Since then, people have bought them in bulk to wear to school, work and play. But the efficacy of face coverings on the market is wide-ranging—an issue a … of the pandemic, he found his mind wandering to the science behind PPE and ways he might be able to contribute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many under-the-radar … story highlights August Jacobson , founding partner of Carpeturn.com . Jacobson graduated from Western Michigan University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Western Michigan University, WMed and University of Michigan is working to develop new technology to help … of Health and Human Services Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program, approached Hoyle. Harmer had read …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778

Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic

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… University will be closed for varying periods the morning of homecoming Saturday, Oct. 6 , to accommodate the 14th annual running of the Homecoming Campus Classic 1K and 5K races. The 5K … the race course for 2012 to accommodate what has become one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. About one-half of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354

Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program

College of Arts and Sciences

… whose varying dreams and goals will launch them to a myriad of different futures, all united by the transformative power … individuals the opportunity to pursue and obtain a Bachelor's degree from Western. Entitled Higher Education … in order to earn a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences through the Student Planned Major program. “During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73662

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

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… prospective colleges. Ruth Gaudard , AT&T regional director of external affairs, joined Dr. Erika Carr , WMU's director of Precollege Programming; State Rep. Jon Hoadley ; State … like before enrolling on a prospective campus. Mathematics, science, literature, composition and foreign language are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

Senior engineers showcase inventions at 56th design conference

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… from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 , at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The event, on WMU's Parkview Campus, is free and … to solve problems facing business and industry. Many of the projects are sponsored by over 30 southwest Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23158

WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers logo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A statewide organization that … allies. This program was developed to help connect LBGTA professionals and WMU students to help address the unique …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20069

Revised road closings for Saturday's Campus Classic

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… University will be closed for varying periods the morning of homecoming Saturday, Oct. 6 , to accommodate the 14th annual running of the Homecoming Campus Classic 1K and 5K races. Changes … the race route. 6:30 to 11 a.m. — Western Avenue in front of the recreation center and Read Fieldhouse will be reduced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1848