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Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship
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… off in airport internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ben Higgins has gotten experience in a variety of potential career … Program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When it comes to Ben Higgins 's future, the sky's the limit. The Western Michigan … it really helped me narrow down my decision for what I'd like to do. It also introduced me to jobs I didn't realize …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead
Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears
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… career—ranging from biomedical statistics at a company like Pfizer or data analysis for a sports team—it's the … with rigorous and structured programs, I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. … who works in Western's Office of Information Technology. "I like the idea of having my mom and dad close, especially as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400
Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across … for crop growing and cattle raising, natural habitats like the Amazon rainforest are constantly being clear-cut to … her study abroad courses are also teaching her about things like natural resource management and agricultural …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
Aviation grad ready for career to take off
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… that will come behind our generation." Organizations like OBAP and the American Association of Airport Executives … job opportunities. Networking, he says, is one of the biggest benefits of WMU's College of Aviation. As Stover looks … some aspects of airport operations," says Stover. "I feel like the programs have given me everything I need to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507
WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared
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… entirely to distance education delivery this semester like every other University program, but is forging ahead … work at the hospital to help. It can get lonely, but I feel like I am doing the right thing,” she explains. Stierley … I have learned it can be the little things that make the biggest impact,” Reynolds-Erspamer says. Katie Sypniewski, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985
Researchers at WMU seek solutions that could allow machine-driven systems to self-heal
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at Western Michigan University find solutions just like this. "This is highly transformative in terms of …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/08/nsf-grant-wmu-electromechanical-energy-conversion-systems
Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health
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… that can positively change health behaviors. "I always like diving into new technology, trying new things out, … "It's a ton of fun because we've never done anything like this before," adds Bensley, coordinator of Western's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067
Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry
College of Education and Human Development
… and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR collaboration. The design for a women's top … his experience as a fashion merchandiser and what it is like working with brands like Nixon and Hurley. He also told students about his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206
Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus
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… become family and make Western Michigan University feel like a home away from home," says Myron Tate , public … visits and car parades to its repertoire. Other RSOs, like the Western Student Association, have spent the summer … posted on the ExperienceWMU webpage throughout the year. Like the re-imagined Bronco Bash, the Office of Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids
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… school year, talking about what the classroom will look like, the supplies they'll need and what to do at lunch … I think that is probably a huge part of families feeling like they can do this successfully." Establishing a … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874