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Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience
News
… by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery for Western Michigan University's 2020 … started his college career with a last-minute decision. “It was actually a blessing how I chose WMU during such a … for me. It was already April and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046
WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership
Haworth College of Business
… college’s Computer Research Laboratory. There are several ways that students are benefiting from the Bloomberg … with the most widely used financial data computer software system. With only a few limitations, such as … execution, students learn to use a primary tool of Wall Street. All finance majors and minors in the college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733
Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… construction adhesives research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University … says Medrano, a mechanical engineering major who was responsible for testing and classifying these adhesives. … Some examples include top plate-rafter connections, shear wall and roofing systems. Ana Gabriela Polit By …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837
In Tempo—Twisted information: Professor guides listeners to the tune of media literacy
W Magazine
… Innovation Professor 2021-24, and her collaborators wanted to release the musical’s songs prior to its launch to … is as a journalist, and I find media literacy an ideal way to communicate to people how all media messaging, … My irreplaceable partner in “Click: Connect IRL” is Bob Wallis , BS ’94, who is project manager, co-producer and a …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/04/tempo-twisted-information-media-literacy-album-sue-ellen-christian
WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school
News
… low-cost respiratory device COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic This is … just like to help," says Danna-dos-Santos. "I feel it is my duty as a public researcher to provide my expertise to those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916
Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb
College of Aviation
… aircraft. I could sit at an airport lookout all day and watch the aircraft take off. I can name them all." … of Western's home campus in Kalamazoo. "Growing up I always loved aviation and was amazed at all of the industry's … in aircraft manufacturing. Down the line he foresees duty as an airport executive in his home state or somewhere …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/miller-holcomb
STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Western Michigan University … introduction to science , with the goal of attracting and retaining more students in the STEM disciplines—science, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296
Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage
W Magazine
… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so hard,” … audiences enjoy the show so much. “Kate’s acting has always had an element of fearlessness to it, even danger. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826
From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain
College of Aviation
… USA. However for Richard Bartlett, Battle Creek, Mich was aviation mecca. It was the city that offered him the access to the key that … to network and meet all sorts of pilots, many of which were heavy hitters in the aviation community.” Making things …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett
Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years
College of Aviation
… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the young Coffman than …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman