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One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… something from nothing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Shown working on a robot, Julianna Buck leads the WMU Bronco … a simple answer. “One thing some people get caught up on is thinking that they need to have everything figured out,” … build robots, then compete against other universities. “So far, every year we have competed, we have placed well at our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… faculty tenure and promotions Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board … Language and Hearing Sciences Joan Conway , Center for English Language and Culture for International Students Dr. Lisa … Marcel Zondag , Department of Marketing Faculty promoted to professor Dr. Marc Alspector-Kelly , Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47795

Top names in investigative medicine part of new seminar series

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Top names in investigative medicine part of new seminar … research seminar series for the 2017-18 academic year, is now underway at the Western Michigan University Homer … focused on the mechanisms of B cell homeostasis and how they impact autoimmunity and aging. His previous work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43455

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton Murphy was named a finalist for the 2022 CWSA Honda Inspiration Award for her … success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In the end, another finalist was … than they were before," she says. THE INJURY An X-ray shows the severe fracture in Murphy's neck. Murphy, the 2021 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others … lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in helping companies realize that … be an asset in the HR field when starting internships and going into a full-time role.” Loikits has completed two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

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… council award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zhang Financial is the 2025 Business Arts Award winner in the Arts Council … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A power couple that empowers the arts to thrive in Kalamazoo, Lynn Chen-Zhang , M. S.’ 91, a … with the Business Arts Award.   “These honorees demonstrate how the arts build belonging, fuel learning and shape a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-arts-council-greater-kalamazoo-business-award-2025

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a … K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

Sindecuse Health Center achieves AAAHC accreditation

Sindecuse Health Center

… Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After going through an extensive assessment and examination … process by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Western Michigan University's Sindecuse … Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care. Accreditation is recognized as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23101

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

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… staff members and provide a platform for WMU's president to set the direction for the coming year. The event, set for … weeks of fall semester classes, the annual convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff …   Make a Difference Award—for staff members who reach far beyond their assigned duties to make WMU an even better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… students and their families, began making their way to the Western Michigan University campus last week for … are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming first-year students. A smaller but no less … understanding of the issues college students face and how they can support and meaningfully interact with their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757