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Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum
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… a link to an article about an aerosol box designed by a Taiwanese doctor to protect health professionals from … of WMU faculty members had also conceptualized . Beauchamp was looking for help building a box to help protect himself … Sales to see if they would be interested in donating the material to build more of the boxes," says Bornhorst. John …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275
Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation
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… core of the building—the part of East Hall that was completed in 1905 and is considered the birthplace of WMU. Discussions remain underway to assess the cost and feasibility of preserving the … the buildings, analyzing the site, and assessing all of the materials that can come into play," TowerPinkster Principal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238
Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western
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… been with Nick Durham for as long as he can remember. "I've wanted to be an engineer since I was probably in kindergarten. I'm a big car guy; it's always … divisions at FCA, gaining experience in supply chain, material logistics management and engineering. His dream …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938
Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom
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… Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the … David Rudge is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the Fall Award Celebration … of class, meeting with them one‐on-one to discuss course material and answer any questions they had." Rudge will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645
Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities
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… stigmas—can lead to a limited education and, ultimately, waning tolerance of the people who speak them. Western … as the recipient of a highly competitive Fulbright Scholar Award from the U.S Department of State and the J. William … available from WMU Fulbright Scholar liaison Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292
Compensation project moves closer to rollout with Aon Hewitt visits
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… skill sets. Next steps "The project is moving swiftly toward completion, now," says Jan Van Der Kley , vice … triggered by employee feedback as well as share draft material based on that feedback and market studies. Once all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22188
Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building
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… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and … been contrived to optimize water consumption. Sustainable material, including bamboo wood veneer on doors and millwork …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649
He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story Submitted by Cindy Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer … a doctoral degree candidate and a faculty specialist. “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I … subjects, but you really must have a firm handle on the material to effectively explain it to someone else.” For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975
An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award
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… receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His … "Dr. Springstead cares deeply for our students and is always willing to support their learning inside and outside of … students access to more resources that assist in learning material." He was also part of the Fall Contingency Task …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282
WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy
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… role in trade, power and social connections--much like wallets and digital transactions do today. It reveals that even when money was scarce, it held immense meaning and shaped the lives of … knowledge of the field and impressive range of primary materials, ranging across Europe and beyond. They also noted …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-grundler-book-prize-winner