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Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Liz Haskin) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"In my business, I’m working to gain exposure in the LGBTQ+ community and … create impactful businesses. The program has been an invaluable resource throughout my startup journey.” … the cohort experience in the accelerator can be a valuable learning opportunity for students, providing them with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… several times to help train fellow Broncos and create a network of support that will carry into their careers. "It's … and what we do," Page says. "I'm incredibly proud of the work that these young people have done to keep the momentum … the founders of Ebony Vision, came back to campus to teach workshops to current dance students. Contact: Erin Flynn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… when they bring us ideas. "We would love to continue working with WMU students as audio descriptionists." Tongue … the world. Since 1961, it has been preparing students for work in the growing fields of rehabilitation teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… we have with Western Michigan University is very valuable, being a research-focused campus. The reputation of … also had a practical application on campus. Lu DeBoef , working in WMU's Office for Sustainability at the time, … for community outreach at WMU. "The company got some valuable data that they can use in product development and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… the event shows how the facility and its racks of batteries work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Consumers Energy ushered in a new … in Kalamazoo. Along with Consumers Energy employees who worked on the project, WMU President Edward Montgomery as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068

Multimillion-dollar research center addresses construction challenges

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… through product development as well as publications, workshops and other knowledge dissemination. "We need to … Applied Sciences at WMU. Betty was a registered nurse who worked locally at Bronson Methodist Hospital for many years … to principal investigators at WMU that build on eclectic work that the center first funded in 2017. Dr. Upul …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47955

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… technology upgrades and both formal and informal student workspaces designed to foster active learning and … place in the hearts of the Western community. Dunbar worked at the University from 1951 to 1970 in the history … of Science, Arts and Letters. Before coming to Western, he worked in the history department of Kalamazoo College and on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… build, strengthen and cultivate the current and future GS workforce in support of America's geospatial intelligence … and challenges. To build such a world-class government workforce, the program includes championing academic and … will benefit from the designation by knowing that GS coursework meets the rigorous knowledge unit requirements of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

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… done on an injection molding machine. I might as well keep working and try to make something that's going to be … a hobby—could be a viable career. "I want, one day, for my work to be something that I'm super, super excited to wake … how his tee bends. Rochowiak demonstrates how his golf tee works. Rochowiak demonstrates how his golf tee works. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

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… entry into select runway shows, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Morehead at New … "We were able to get their contacts and emails for networking opportunities," says Morehead, who is currently … those connections is super vital for someone who wants to work in the industry." “Our UofNYFW college program delivers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195