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WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
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… their life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants … of the Lemelson-MIT National Collegiate Student Prize Competition, a nationwide search for the most inventive team … He has been to Honduras six times in the past five years, where he has driven school buses, led clothing donation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028
Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted … freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … well. His artistic talent also shows on the theatre stage, where he earned three lead roles in school plays along with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From food and music to industry and technology, Asian American and Pacific … to reflect on the many ways that members of this community contribute to making our campus a strong, vibrant … 10, 1869. "There are a lot of people of AAPI heritage everywhere, especially in WMU’s diverse student community. We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333
WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Michigan University brings Experience-Driven Learning to a global level. Forty-seven dedicated faculty, staff and … 411 students participated in faculty-led programming. This commitment to guiding students through immersive, … aircraft in production. We also visited Aeroscopia , where we saw the original Concorde, the Airbus A300B and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty
Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
Merze Tate College
… signed tributes for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising … associate dean of Merze Tate College. Dr. Edwin Martini welcomes the audience for the Merze Tate Day keynote address. … FULL TRIBUTE February 6, 2023 : Dr. Merze Tate Day WHEREAS, Dr. Merze Tate was born on February 6, 1905 and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638
Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is able to offer students a world-class education because of the … a thriving research group—demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to advancing both the field of regenerative … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973
Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors
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… recognized for their work with students and contributions to the University during Fall Convocation. While furthering … stature or extend WMU's impact and presence into the larger community. Read the full story . Diana Hernández During my … For more WMU News, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462
Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease
W Magazine
… with Donovan Lassig, center, through multiple site visits to determine his needs for his next home. A plea for help on … mainly confined to his bedroom on the second floor. "We accommodate him by putting hand grabs everywhere, because he's a teenager who doesn't want to use …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849
Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western
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… experiences, Racheal Mmanga cultivated the necessary skills to succeed in her finance career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From … one of the largest institutional asset management companies in the world. Mmanga has come a long way in her … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment
CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad
College of Education and Human Development
… Hindu temple in Darjeeling, India. Students learned how to prepare traditional Indian food. WMU students leading … to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating a new environment that fosters … of the SDGs: No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398