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Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments
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… visual impairments face every day. Generally armed with a cane to identify impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there … son, David (BS '89), is one of Ari-Gur's former students. How it works Ari-Gur, left, and Justin Rittenhouse, right, … an object around you it can tell you where it is and how far away it is in the app's audio board," says Anna Puca , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553
WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… my knowledge of the criminal justice system and learn how it compares to the system in the United States.” says … – Intercultural Communication & Ethnography in the Dominican Republic; 12 students Spanish in Quito student, Fiona … all materialistic things in lieu of doing it again! It was far better to experience life in another country than to …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty
Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership
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… techniques, students go on a factory tour and see firsthand how this product is built, and that really helps them paint … the best opportunities I have had a class provide me thus far. I am extremely grateful." Scott Dukesherer, TPI general … "Selling isn't really that hard, but being a salesperson can be. It takes a certain personality, a certain type of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international
Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems so far has been learning how to use AutoCAD software. AutoCAD is a computer-aided …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens
A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey
Haworth College of Business
… for the first time. “I know in my academics that I can always ask any questions I have. The U.S. classroom … have small dramas that happen, and she is great at asking how I am and listening while giving me common-sense advice. … the planning of all of life’s tasks. I can see now how much she manages and also how well-organized she is. By …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan
Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western
First-Year Faces
… on his list for the future. But first, he's ready to learn how to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! … of the Western Michigan University Class of 2029 in the fall. He's pursuing a major in mechanical engineering, and … just excited to get to campus and explore," says Malone. He can't wait to check out Bronco Bash , the unofficial …
https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering
Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign
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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted … written forms, Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a … in Western’s deep commitment to giving back , which extends far beyond the campus boundaries and helps those in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch
From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry
Haworth College of Business
… is their forte, and it makes fundamental differences in how businesses are run day to day. Check out some of the … and enhance overall efficiency. The research has significant applications in the business world. The integration of … get bogged down in the details, and we often find ourselves falling short or giving up. But what if you could harness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907
Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance
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… Development . "When you have child care full time, you can take a whole load of classes. You have more time to … classes." As a University, we see the whole person, and however we can support the whole person to be successful, … can be submitted online . The deadline to be considered for fall semester is Sunday, August 1 . The program has made all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780
WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar
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… WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Milachristine … student ambassador KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To get a sense of how accommodating Western Michigan University’s Student … Center is (Hint: it’s the largest in the Mid-American Conference), how sleek Western Heights Residence Hall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384