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New visual identity materials posted
News
… representing the University in a polished and professional way. Members of the campus community are encouraged to … is having a strong, widely recognized and consistently used set of visual identity elements. Such elements convey at a … users to individuals who can offer assistance with their design needs and answer questions about everything from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7721
The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines
College of Aviation
… twisting and turning until we eventually find ourselves heading in the correct direction. While we often begin heading one way, we soon find ourselves detoured towards another … in on engineering and aviation, Thiele’s path was far from set. After graduating Midland High School in 1987, she …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele
Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce
News
… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce … economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic could set working women back decades. For 40 years, women's labor … August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, at its core, a low-wage worker crisis right now, because the unemployment rate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542
Engineering students win national green vehicle competition
News
… has won the inaugural Human Assisted Green Energy Vehicle design competition sponsored by the Parker Hannifin Corp. … quality of the participating schools' designs and a concluding phase April 12-13 in Irvine, Calif., to test how well … judge the competition, capturing five first places on its way to winning the overall event. WMU bested 11 other teams …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350
Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years
College of Aviation
… pieces of machinery has a profound effect on many young individuals. For some, the introduction to aviation is a … early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, … while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the goal. With the resolve of the Wright …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman
Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series
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… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic … by Anonymous (not verified) on Forché KALAMAZOO—An award-winning Maryland poet will read from her works later … Michigan University as part of the fall 2013 Frostic Reading Series. Carolyn Forché will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482
"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig
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… Submitted by Megan Looker on "I Thought I Had More Ramen" "Discovering Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the reminder of death in a relatable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468
Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad
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… high atop the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on top of the world in more ways than one. In 2023 , the … he would need a scholarship to achieve his dream, and he set his sights on the full-ride Murakami Scholarship to … , professor of electrical and computer engineering, Braasch designed test beds to emulate and ultimately find ways to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch
New Zhang Financial Presidential Internship levels up Experience-Driven Learning opportunity through investment management
News
… professionals, Tall has worked with President Kavalhuna to design and implement his investment portfolio. … also have access to all of the wealth management firm’s asset management resources to help grow the president’s … to lead immediately after graduation,” he says. Moving forward, the Zhang Financial Presidential Internship is …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/zhang-financial-presidential-internship-announcement
From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the … as an industry sponsor for the Senior Engineering Design Conference and being a globally ranked Microsoft … to making small businesses run smoothly. Utilizing the skillset she learned at Western, Johnson is a time-saver and a …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer