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Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

News

… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western. They are chosen from … Champion Champion, custodian with Building and Custodial Support Services, has mastered the art of outstanding … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… spent eight solitary weeks at his family’s cottage in upstate Michigan, but not for a relaxing hiatus. Instead, … really make a difference.” Following his fateful Detroit assignment, Dominianni says he feared the worst. Was it lung … he could think of, and lots of methods that were suggested to him, but no amount of hot tea brought his voice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… students over the past six years to move the club from a group of individual hobbyists to a competitive team. Jay Krebs … a lot these days. At least twice a week, they gather to design their mission system, which will include a rocket, a … will incorporate the lessons learned into their final design. They will begin building the competition rocket in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… creativity, wellness, and affirmation into a resource designed to uplift those in the teaching profession. A dedicated single … around him as a leader’s leader. Serving as a Community Superintendent for the US Department of Defense Education …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to the students,” explains Roberts. “Through policy change, uplifting student voices, and providing feedback, WSA has … Affairs and Division of Student Affairs, things are looking up for this initiative,” says Roberts. “The goal is to have … I can be a part of those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own challenges, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and design details.   I like sitting by the windows so I can watch … now is really going to be exciting.” There are plenty of upgrades that come along with the new facility to help … are a number of sitting areas throughout the building designed to encourage a sense of community. Outside the front …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… They have one day a week "to relax and be a normal pup a little bit and not so regimented," says Cable. "But, at … campus." The dogs work as a team with the officers. "We end up relying on each other when we are working. One example of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… field. "The Broncos Lead Internship Program financially supporting the DeLano Farms interns not only helps us have a … Kalamazoo Nature Center's DeLano Farms. For 12 weeks, a group of interns from Western Michigan University swapped their … my career." Interns also had the opportunity to visit Kellogg Biological Research Center, which practices rotational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… our University as well as executives in our community. From Upjohn to Stryker to Haworth and more, the West Michigan … A residency program that covers salary and costs for up to four concurrent professionals engaged in a two-year, … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… challenges at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. The recently signed fiscal year 2024 state budget includes a $4 million … Western's Autism Center of Excellence offers broad support to improve the lives of individuals with autism and … is that we have students working with their clients for a significant period of time," Bennett says. While the center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115