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WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement
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… all, the University will confer 1,859 degrees: 1,378 at the bachelor's level, 445 at the master's level, one at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is … College of Fine Arts, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Haworth College of Business. The 4 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns
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… (not verified) on Chris Van Horn and Mike McMillen, TraumaSoft KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the sixth consecutive year, small … hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. … relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia, director of WMU's Business Connection. "The matching money is again …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170
New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact
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… could soon have a huge commercial impact on the machining of difficult-to-machine engineered components. The … as co-founder and chief scientific officer. The National Science Foundation recently awarded Patten and Ravindra an … the NSF funded I-Corps Program. Ravindra, who earned bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees from WMU in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443
From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… as a female, ethnic minority with diverse interests outside of engineering,” explains Cilluffo. Yet these difficulties … from pursuing her goals. Cilluffo enjoys WMU for its robust science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … tangible and feasible,” explains Cilluffo. “Being a part of projects from conception to fruition brings me to life.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping
College of Education and Human Development
… and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Frustrated by the lack of convenience and access to finding things to do in … 'what to do in Kalamazoo,' it just comes up with a lot of different events that are usually for families or older … Ford and Gordon's entrepreneurship in family and consumer sciences course. In the course, students create and manage a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175
Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace
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… researcher will delve into the intergenerational nature of today's workforce during two appearances in Kalamazoo … BridgeWorks has been dedicated solely to the study of generational differences since its inception in 1998. The … into an opportunity. About the presenter Zimmer earned a bachelor's degree in communications from St. John's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… all, the University will confer 2,709 degrees: 2,108 at the bachelor's level, 561 at the master's level and 40 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is … is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Health and Human Services. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
Aviation student's rugby career taking off
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… Aviation student's rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag … Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight science while also training to compete against the best … worked extremely hard for it, and I’m glad to see it paying off in huge ways. I'm excited for the future and what else I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noam Morgenstern stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of patients related to COVID-19. In order to save lives and … graduated from WMU in 2002 with a degree in aviation flight science. While essential employees do face risks reporting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982
Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall
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… on July 13, 2013, by satellite shows a dust storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image courtesy: NASA Earth Observatory) … Zhu's research in the July 2024 cover story of the journal Science Advances. For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall