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Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … new doors and may be the key step in finding your place after graduation. Make the most of your time here!” For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think … advice." Matt Ryan , a Western alumnus and TRIO program services specialist, participated in TRIO FESP as a student. … for growth. From attending conferences to game nights after class, it was exactly what I needed to change my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words … accomplishments." Thompson has fond memories of attending Waldo Stadium to watch the freshman football team on … accounting from what's now the Haworth College of Business. After graduation, he worked for Ernst & Ernst CPA firm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… to do with a college student with a brilliant idea who wanted to try it out," adds Michael Evans , executive … 4.5 times more likely to have a job related to their degree after graduation and twice as likely to feel prepared for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… increase employee retention, but are they effective? This was the question  Vanessa Hills , a Western Michigan … have an organizational pizza party," says Hills. Codebook  After the merger of several codes, five codes were used: … with academic departments. The institute provides support services for international students, including counseling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… professor of computer information systems. “A systematic way of learning from WMU Haworth faculty who have research … this year, Chen and a group of engineering faculty were awarded a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to study … an applicant’s opportunity for interview,” says Chen. “After learning the detection technique, students will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228

Sky Broncos finish fourth in national collegiate championship

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… place as the top-scoring contestant at the competition, and was second place as the event's overall top pilot. He is a … team advanced to the national championship competition after winning NIFA's Region III competition in Ohio during … Western Michigan Christian High School in 2009. Batchelder was part of the 11th place navigation team and placed 13th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/581

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… and exceeded our expectations. It has been a ton of fun watching this group go from almost zero experience to … of classes, flight training, jobs and other commitments. After spending so much time together practicing, it was very rewarding to see how many of them placed well in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… WMU Foundation, were recipients of the Michigan Women Forward’s 2023 Women of Courage and Achievement Award. Thomas Tytar , BS ‘71, MA ‘76, of Grand Rapids, … corporate office. Barry Z. Roberts , BS ‘84, retired after working for 34 years at the Warren (Michigan) …

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

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adam Austin wades through a wetland while conducting field research. … her wetland research. With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045