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Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… of effort to get leadership to think outside the box and not retain the way the operation has always been.  That's a … air-traffic control, and flight.  The week culminated with planning and operating a discovery flight, which really … in a  residence hall .  "I formed tight friendships with 20 people across campus," he says.  "Living and working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

WMU Medieval Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute

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… Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schulman KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … may apply.  In her four-week institute, Schulman, together with guest lecturers in the fields of medieval archaeology, … and Anglo-Saxon religions, will engage 25 summer scholars with more detailed background information about the culture, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31130

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships

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… top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's Medallion Scholarship … Competition. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. , with half of the students attending on Saturday, Jan. 24 , … on Saturday, Jan. 31 . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21192

Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that … practical knowledge about an arena few people are familiar with and that has fallen through the cracks of academia. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The show is based on the animated … Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit television series, "Daniel Tiger’s … have hopped aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!," which is coming to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence

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… award WMUK for broadcasting excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the second … who won awards are: Best Use of Sound—"Go On a Sound Walk with WMU Soundscape Ecologists" by Rebecca Thiele . … produced in 2014. The competition was fierce this year, with over 1,100 entries from public radio newsrooms across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28036

WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy

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… WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy Submitted by … in sponsored programs that ensures WMU is in compliance with federal regulation in relation to federal research … used or administered by WMU employees.   As is the case with all meetings of the WMU Board of Trustees, the event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43544

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus

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… Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tyson KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Neil … take questions from children since I’m fascinated with young ones who are interested in science." To learn … to acting as host of the "StarTalk" radio and TV show along with "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, the New York City native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895

WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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… expanding college access at White House event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Today, … Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Joe Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher … helps to support the President’s commitment to partner with colleges and universities, business leaders, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk … Burtless Burtless does research on issues connected with poverty and income distribution, public finance, aging, … growing disparity in expected life spans among Americans with low and high incomes. Burtless has published numerous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064