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Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision' Submitted by Erin Flynn on LOS … him a spot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). "I've wanted to work on those big projects for forever," says … pandemic, the film industry had to reimagine production in order to survive. "There's been a dynamic shift as far as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a … says Hemingway. “I think right now with the Stay Home order from the governor, people are turning to walking or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… well as tools for how to cope with stress and anxiety. If I was lacking in a specific area, the Reality Checks gave me … content of their own disciplines, but what employers also want to see is students who have the resiliency, the grit, … looking at the college experience as academics and more. In order for students to be successful and have meaningful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's … "energy medicine" and even UFOs, Fetzer studied it all. "It was part of his life that he kept really private," says Dr. … hygiene conditions and sanitation conditions, all in order to improve life in urban areas. She was quite well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… public institution of higher education in U.S. history. Forward thinking in design, scope and size, this historic … to create a bright future for all," says  WMU President Edward Montgomery . "That is why a commitment to diversity, … that truly provides opportunity for everyone to advance. In order to empower our future, we must break down the barriers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

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… in scientific labs has generated some controversy. In order to stop the spread of malaria, scientists engineered a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… skill sets at all levels of the educational spectrum in order to improve the financial wellness in Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… the pandemic started, everybody wondered if choral music was still going to be possible. And a lot of choral conductors were afraid when the pandemic was finally past us, the music scene would have changed so … project also had to clear several logistical hurdles. In order to ensure the safety of students, Adams divided her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. … We need every single job in the aviation industry in order to meet demand," she says. "I'd like to make an impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

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… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, … that material, tooling, and programs are in working order to produce parts with minimal delays and high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019