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Three diversity and inclusion VP candidates to visit campus
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three final candidates for the position of Western Michigan University's vice president for … foster inclusiveness, and collaborates with inner-city high schools in Detroit to assist students in gaining access to … management, and assistant dean of career services in the School of Law. Her background also includes work with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47578
Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor
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… Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor Submitted … journalist and radio and TV host; Carrie Jones-Barber , CEO of Dawn Foods; and Dr. James Olson , an innovative scientist … hematology and oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is an attending physician at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360
Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
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… deeper space exploration. Dr. Kristina Lemmer , associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, studies electric … as a potential career until she tried a program in high school that introduced her to computer-aided design and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He … that in him by the time he graduated from Spring Lake High School in 2008, kind of like Clint Eastwood's character in … crew relationship," Epplett says. "which is incredibly valuable across sectors of the aviation industry. I apply …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often
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… can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] … And when they're entering into late junior high and high school, that's where you can get into those conversations … those terms provides a platform of understanding. "Every preschool I think has explained Martin Luther King and Rosa …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000
WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs
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… student Joshua Teo is co-creating a Web-based engineering software company specializing in durability analysis of … education in particular and graduates of business schools these days are increasingly starting businesses, … Extravaganza, courses and speaking events in the School of Music; and the Entrepreneur Club, a student-run …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067
Interior design student helps plant shop owner grow new business
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… just really… feel warm and cozy," says Dianna Nance , owner of the new boutique home store MJ Home —sister store to … student, to help her make that vision a reality. The seeds of the partnership were planted on social media. Collins … design is something I was always involved in. In high school I would doodle in my notebook floor plans for my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68254
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
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… by Erin Flynn on Dr. James Rhodes has racked up a stack of diplomas from Western over the last several decades. … from the University all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to … another merger, Rhodes decided it was time to go back to school. He started back at Western on track to get a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
Physicist melds scientific, humanitarian drive at UN's 'nuclear watchdog'
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… two-year Peace Corps assignment in the West African nation of Mali. "My unconventional post-doc" is Humphrey's wry description of this turnabout that surprised some of his mentors in … insatiable inkling to marry two inclinations. "In graduate school, I was doing too much science and not enough in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37548
WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Graphic courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate Athletics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The No. 15 … WMU's Cotton Bowl appearance will be its first in school history and third-straight bowl appearance under the … Football Playoff poll, WMU is one of just two undefeated schools in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762