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Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a quote aerospace engineering alumnus Adam Houtman uses to describe not only aircraft design but also something … then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come with designing aircraft.” And … began his career following graduation at Lancair in Oregon where he provided engineering support and development on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team … Commission—MLEAC—will arrive on Monday, Nov. 30 , to examine all aspects of Western Michigan University … agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for … department at Loy Norrix High School that I wanted to become a teacher." Hampton, a Western Michigan University … was going to be the path for me, but I landed exactly where I should have been." That first teaching job turned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

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… in front row and third from left, and Trustee William Johnston, founder and chair of Greenleaf Trust, in front row and … its doors more than 20 years ago, Greenleaf Trust has been committed to building a diverse workforce. Yet William D. … the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship Program.” Regardless of where students end up in their careers, Smith says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096

Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU

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Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music … at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cellist Stephen Marotto plays a piece composed by Ralph Lewis. (Stephen Hennessey) KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151

Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream

College of Education and Human Development

… Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream Submitted … by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early childhood … rd grade teacher in an elementary school, ideally somewhere close to Indian Lake. She plans to keep her cleaning …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/06/early-childhood-major-cleans-organizes-her-way-towards-fulfilling-her-late

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… new things Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Combining her love of advertising and sociology, Western Michigan University student Karen Larsen can appeal to diverse audiences through her studies and experiential … are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

Ball State business dean named WMU's next provost

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… a position she has held for three years. Her appointment to become WMU's chief academic officer, effective July 1, was … spending time at host institution West Virginia University, where she was mentored by WVU President Gordon Gee and Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47087

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—they are looking for ways … meaningful and accurate stories that matter to their communities.   Locally, the Southwest Michigan Journalism … “It was a great stepping stone into the professional world where I was working with these professional outlets as part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity

Haworth College of Business

… Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, … She first considered studying medical research and computer science before finding that her capacity to work … she aims to prepare for future financial management roles where she will position herself as a powerful resource for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085