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Sky Broncos advance to national competition

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… coached by Aviation Faculty Specialist II Ryan Seiler along with assistant coach Alex Austin, a former Sky Broncos competitor and current flight instructor with the College of Aviation. This year's win marks the … the College of Aviation. "We are extremely proud of how our young team competed to win our sixth consecutive regional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50133

Doctoral student earns recognition for research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as a decision support tool.  “The research findings, with their practical implications, are anticipated to … for Vulnerable Road Users Using Automated Data Extraction with Machine Learning Techniques.” Qawasmeh’s goal is to … of support for her research pursuits.  “It also provided me with extensive networking opportunities, fostering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75926

Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state

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… technology into companies. The institution is partnering with four other universities to establish the Michigan … “The MUICF will unleash Michigan innovation and imagination within our university ecosystem and support startups across … Edward Montgomery . "It has the potential to significantly strengthen the high-tech ecosystem statewide and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711

Governor appoints three new members to WMU Board of Trustees

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… will begin new, eight-year terms. Their leadership fills vacancies left by William Johnston and Jeffrey Rinvelt, whose … more than 11 years as an engineer in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. Licensed to fly since 1985, she is a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight Central and Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70595

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A higher education planning professional with more than 27 years of diverse leadership experience within facilities and construction management has joined … “Western is really well positioned for this. We’ve shown with projects, such as the new WMU Student Center, when we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Passion for learning prompts MBA student to pursue business analytics certificate

Haworth College of Business

… inspired Tice to take her skills to the next level with an MBA. She chose to return to Western Michigan … area and apply those skills to reporting and analytic work within my career.” Natalie Tice That new knowledge is … already proving to be useful in Tice’s career at the Kellogg Company. Recently promoted to a new role, she is putting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71680

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… her this time away to conduct research and to reconnect with family.   Dr. Ángela Pérez-Villa Pérez-Villa first heard about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage … became a seven-month stay.  “There is a vibrant Latin American community at Oxford, so it was very intellectually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

University photographer shares top photos

Brand

… has written many books, lectured and taught in Europe and Canada. A ceremony at Heritage Hall marks a $6.5 million … 2021. The Broncos defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a final score of 196.025 to 195.975. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network

W Magazine

… Network Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a goal to change campus culture and expand viewpoint … colleges and universities across the United States and Canada in Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community Network . The … through events, monthly gatherings and collaboration with leaders. Each Campus Community receives at least $3,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70887

Grants to WMU top $2.1 million in February and March

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… awards led the way, coming in at more than $1 million, with the largest a $607,807 grant from Kalamazoo Community … behavior control and social skill services to adults with developmental disabilities. Research grants accounted …

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