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WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by … winning the Lemelson-MIT National Collegiate Student Prize Competition has won another impressive award—the Brian … He joined OtterBox in 2003 and was eventually named CEO where he was responsible for leading global expansion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… strife—and yet, we persisted. In the University’s quest to fulfill its purpose, “So that all may learn,” countless … hundreds of little faces and then you step back and it becomes this huge mosaic,” says Dr. Jennifer Bott, provost and … these students to be prepared to be transformative leaders wherever they go next.” The willingness to pull together and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… president of the WMU Foundation Board of Directors and university trustee. Dr. Ying Zeng, director of … of the college's students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners. "Dr. Li's legacy extends far beyond a … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels March 1, 2024 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… family has always been important. When it came time to choose a career path, she didn’t have to look any farther … and jobs she has found the greatest amount of joy comes from connecting with the individuals she teaches and … proud! For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

2019: A year of No. 1s at Western

News

… Flynn on Nearly 1,700 Broncos earned degrees at WMU's fall commencement ceremonies. Check out WMU's top news of 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hidden gem. Innovation … 2019 . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57203

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

News

… their businesses Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more stories about Bronco entrepreneurs in the spring 2018 issue … idea requires a change in the business model, mustering the wherewithal to reposition can be crucial to surviving and … McFarlin , a 2008 graduate who founded Kalamazoo Candle Company four years ago in its namesake town and now sells …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Helem Manumbu and her mother getting ready … in aviation technical operations lived in Western's home community until her sixth-grade year in school.   Request … a comprehensive university should take Manumbu to a place where the "dream job" is reachable -- working for an airline …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

News

… Kuersten and Carl Huber worked with Michigan State Police to help crack a decades-old southwest Michigan murder … at this point and there is more investigative work to complete. An Important Program Western's Cold Case Program … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn March 10, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Timely issues with broad community appeal are taking place this semester during a … spring series will revolve around the opioid crisis and how to prevent addiction. The lecture, "Does Communitywide … credit. Detailed lecture descriptions are available online . Direct questions to Dr. Sandra Borden, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Newly designed program in organizational change leadership offered

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… (not verified) on Chai, left, and Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A totally redesigned graduate program in organizational change … change are among the most critical and sought-after competencies for a wide range of today's organizations. … meetings per month with the remaining coursework completed online. Organizational change leadership is housed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40184