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WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… an auspicious start to his career by unveiling a prototype of a wheel he designed for the world's biggest automotive … automotive supplier and the world's largest manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for both light vehicle and … it,' I think the mental development of the engineering school itself—that's really advanced me as a person for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Alex Gibson will receive a David L. Boren Scholarship of $16,500 to study abroad at the Qasid Arabic Institute in … will focus on Arabic language. Gibson was selected as one of 171 undergraduate Boren Scholarship recipients out of a … the Middle East. Alex Gibson A graduate of Parchment High School, Gibson is a junior working on a bachelor's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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… Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association Submitted … be a tough, challenging teacher who helps students learn valuable information that will benefit them as professionals," … teaching and administrative abilities extend beyond the school, college and University to the social work profession …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… correspondent for The Atlantic, famous blogger and author of two critically acclaimed books, will speak at 8 p.m. … as other young black boys. But Coates had the distinction of having a strong-willed, race-conscious father who would … world by Time magazine, is Journalist-in-Residence at the School of Journalism at City University of New York and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national … to declining enrollment and shifting demographics for high school graduates . Perryman-Clark’s call for proposals … positions their own linguistic decisions and choices as valuable to the stories they share about the value of a college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk

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… German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk … this month at Western Michigan University, a professor from Germany will examine the ethical problems that … by the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and the School of Communication. Upcoming presentations Dates, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… both registered student organizations (RSOs) at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences that are open to all WMU students.  “My experience at Western is one of opportunities that allowed me to utilize my skills to … Rubarth first learned about Formula SAE while still in high school from his cousin, fellow Bronco Andrew Piasecki, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

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… Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive … in a pool at Kalamazoo's YMCA. Dr. Carolyn J. Harris , professor and undergraduate advisor in the Department of … Politécnico in Toledo, Spain; and Bryan Junior-Senior High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She received a bachelor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… . "Forever Gold" is the 2018 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are … , physical education instructor and coach, Comstock Public Schools; and  Dr. John Severson , superintendent, Muskegon Intermediate School District. The Keystone Alumni Award honoree is  Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Air Race Classic Air Derby. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of Western Michigan University aviation students and recent … high after winning a cross-country race involving 85 teams of female aviators. Emma Hughes , Emily Hause , Regine Rose … it also does a great job of representing Western as a great school for aviation," says Charlton, a junior from Spring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143