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Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU
Haworth College of Business
… to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring and growing businesses. The funding … with Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, allowing more students to benefit from … Tracy Thurkow , expert partner, global head of behavioral science at Bain & Co. Elizabeth Weindruch , managing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153
With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device
News
… With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory … Danna-dos-Santos , a Western Michigan University professor, is developing a compact device with components that … of more cost-effective solutions. The bridging of “basic science and clinical care” is all that’s required, he says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231
WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president
News
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , dean and professor of economics at Georgetown University's McCourt … and community. Its strengths in the traditional arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as … Edward. More than 35 years in academics Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331
Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success
W Magazine
… could be “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” But the first of the three adjectives would be the star of the show. Denomme, BS ‘00, has weathered the impacts of … Waterford Township. As a Bronco majoring in aviation flight science with minors in business management and geography, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774
Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities
W Magazine
… but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the excitement of discovery as undergraduate students venture into the … classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Jacob Berglin's project partners with community … to support and collaborate with K-12 students outside of the school day. It's one thing to read about best …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
College of Arts and Sciences
… it seems, is interested in her Cold Case Program —a first-of-its-kind partnership with Michigan State Police—which has … attention!" says Kuersten, the program's director and professor in the Department of Sociology's Criminal Justice … of information technology for the College of Arts and Sciences who set up the Cold Case Program's encrypted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777
For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
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… in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, … No problem. This inspiring hobby only requires a sense of adventure, a fondness for fresh air and the ability to … observe. Dr. Sharon Gill, associate professor of biological sciences. Gill and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
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… Puca on Congressman Fred Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation Education Center in September 2021. … approximately $26 billion in emergency relief for federal science agencies to award to research universities, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students
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… by Paula M. Davis on Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and WMU President … degree program at Kalamazoo Valley to completing a bachelor’s degree at Western. "Today is a banner day for … two schools, including in such disciplines as biomedical sciences, engineering design and sustainable brewing. "No …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502
Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards
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… Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence of our … S. Kaiser Professor of Sales, and he earned doctoral and bachelor’s degrees at Michigan State University. Dr. Brian … Hurttgam Memorial Faculty Award, a 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award from WMU and a 2017 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033