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Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities
News
… takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman … I am. So why wouldn't I talk about it?" Wellman rehearses with her castmates. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of … times. Today, it impacts her posture and causes her to walk with a visible limp, but she doesn't let those differences …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331
Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality
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… Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and … prospects and fitness resources to opportunities to connect with campus organizations and programs and serve the … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676
New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan
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… New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in … Mich.— Sleeping Giant Capital , a private investment firm with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College … The fund seeks to take equity positions in companies with $1.5 million to $10 million in revenue and transition a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872
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 … University professor, is developing a compact device with components that cost less than $150. He aims to make it … research, and he has spent the summer working from home with his own equipment to create the dedicated hardware and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231
Western students go 'All In' with short story contest
University Libraries
… Western students go 'All In' with short story contest Submitted by Angela Brcka on … of 500 story dispensers in the world, prints a free story with the simple push of a button. It also offers Western … to participate. “Our Bronco Stories collection is growing with submissions from the entire WMU community. The contest …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-short-story-contest
Interactive wayfinding maps help library users locate materials with ease
University Libraries
… wayfinding maps help library users locate materials with ease Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … wayfinding platform developed by Springshare, integrates with the Libraries’ online catalog. When users search for a … users directly to the materials and spaces they need. "With the new maps integration, users are able to find what …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-interactive-maps
Supporting students with open educational resources
University Libraries
… Supporting students with open educational resources Submitted by Angela Brcka on … educational purposes. “Because the books will be published with a Creative Commons license, rather than traditional …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-oer
Riding High with Adam Rice
College of Aviation
… Riding High with Adam Rice Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Let's see how … for SkyWest Airlines since his December 2018 graduation with a degree in aviation flight science , Rice complemented … career go hand-in-hand. I get to be a part of something bigger than myself. I get to work with incredible people. …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice
NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24
Information Technology
… Western Michigan University is expanding its partnership with NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness training platform, to … includes a brief quiz to reinforce key takeaways. Built With Students, Backed by Students The student launch of … will receive an email from WMU NINJIO <ninjio@wmich.edu> with access to their first episode. Training is brief, …
https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24
Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program
College of Education and Human Development
… Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program … certification. By focusing on local talent already working within the school system, the program serves Benton Harbor …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education