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… judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … a president of one of the world's largest companies have been selected to receive the highest honor Western Michigan … for the Eastern District of Michigan, and James M. Field of Bettendorf, Iowa, president of Deere & Co.'s Agriculture and …

… value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU jumped 28 spots in … by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The methodology is designed to "ask not what colleges … three broad measurement categories Washington Monthly has been using since the start of its ranking initiative, this …

… Why I give: David Lyth Submitted by Erin Flynn on David Lyth, M.S.'79, professor … management, Lyth helped Western’s graduate program become one of only six certified globally by the American … world.” Lyth had worked as a quality engineer in Kalamazoo before changing gears and began teaching in 1978. …

… therapy department names founding chair, director Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fruth KALAMAZOO, … the reins of the new department in January. Fruth will be in charge of planning, developing and delivering an … therapy education programs nationwide and also in classrooms internationally. In 2009, she traveled with 10 physical …

… leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, … and collaboration capacity of area organizations has been appointed to lead Western Michigan University's … executive vice president of Southwest Michigan First, will become WMU's vice president for development and alumni …

… Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dramatic … medical workers. The Resilient Project , spearheaded by Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at Western … from across the country. Participating from emergency rooms, critical care units and even their own living rooms, …

… opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences Submitted by Deanne Puca on From March through December, students practice regenerative agricultural techniques … years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to leverage into future employment opportunities,” …

… Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition Submitted by … space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, the shelving … a $500 prize went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of …

… wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Teo KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—The Western Michigan University student entrepreneur behind a new software program has won the second Brian … who earned his degree in industrial marketing in 1996. He began his professional career at Forkardt Inc. in Portage …

… pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on MNOE KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a class project between two Western Michigan University music students has … on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen Orchestral …