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Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

News

… the financial part of it and probability and statistics just really stuck with me," she says.  Now, three … product ideas before pitching them to industry experts for cash prizes. Haas and her group created a concept called Lux … feedback and lifecycle testing for the company, determining why some products might have issues and testing them out.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

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… Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible … dreams include helping people experiencing vision loss better navigate the world around them, either by owning his … and learned to persevere. "There's no greater feeling than the 'aha moment' when you finally understand and you …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the … growth.    “The timing of this program couldn’t be better. Kalamazoo County is in the process of opening up … that host events to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… will graduate with a bachelor's degree in social work and is on an accelerated track for a master's degree in social … The sacrifice those families make for the promise of a better life and better future is something she connects with … her. "I did one day of work, and (my mother) said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… at the bit to play the part. It's a good thing—writing isn't really Jerry Selbee's thing. "My spelling is … on a similar game, Cash WinFall, in Massachusetts with even better odds—a more than 92% chance no one would hit the … barbershop and asked for a "Jerry Selbee haircut. … That's why his hair in the movie looks exactly like mine. And he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… fall career events approach, hear from three alumni, Nathan Brandner , M.S.’06, William Mullinix , B.S.’98, and … advance their careers. About Barr Engineering Co. Barr is an industry-leading provider of engineering and … invests in the growth of our staff, which allows them to better serve clients on complex engineering projects. New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Competition is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO—All WMU students with … take part in a new competition and vie for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $2,500. The competition is called "PITCH: A WMU Business Pitch Competition." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not only something every student at Western Michigan … University should do, but it’s something they could do more than once. “Don’t let anything hold you back from studying …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

Assessment awards deadline approaching

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… Mich.—The University Assessment Steering Committee is accepting materials for its annual awards that recognize … efforts in the area of assessment. Friday, Feb. 13, is the deadline to apply for the committee's Individual … assessment activities. Winners of the award will receive a cash prize as well as campuswide recognition. The unit award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21458

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the … "ops" to advance toward a career while at Westminster Christian High School -- other than "pass my classes" as a … Mihelich reviewing the working components of a jet engine Why Western's College of Aviation?  "It blows all the other …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich