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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Sun holds her infant son, Alex. Determined to help support her family, Sun began researching potential fields of … "It really gave me a lot of confidence. The beginning is always the hardest thing, but then everything gets easier," … of her son—who's now a toddler with a new sibling on the way in the spring! "One time my professor asked me if I ever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… for global engagement on WMU’s campus Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie … $120,000 since the program’s inception. It is one of many ways students at WMU fund their study abroad experiences. … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… consent procedures, using electronic health records to better effect and reducing some bureaucratic requirements … not a major gap between the science of cures and the way that we actually regulate these therapies." To that end, … year and to have a bill ready for President Barack Obama to sign before the end of the year. For more news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

National group making pit stop at WMU to showcase electric vehicles

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… National group making pit stop at WMU to showcase electric vehicles … is among the nation A Natural Resources Defense Council group will wrap up the last leg of its electric vehicle road … St. Louis, Chicago and back to Detroit. Along the way, the fellows are making visits, detours and pit stops to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54117

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with.” Currently, Biondo is a technical intern with ZF Group in the core satellites department where she works on remote acceleration sensors that are designed for cars. “During my time at ZF, I have worked on … is exhibited best through her small business. “I have always been a very creative and artistic person,” says Biondo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Building a business fueled by hometown pride

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life doesn't always go exactly according to plan. Such was the case for … of patience," she says. "So if you've got something, rest up, be patient, surround yourself with good people, believe … in yourself and go for it!" Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 15, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a young age. PORTAGE, Mich.—In just … out what my royalty rate was going to be and I had to sign a contract,” says Famiano, a Medallion Scholar studying … week since kindergarten,” Famiano says. “Ms. Quyen would always give me little stacks of paper and say, ‘Write a book.’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… nonprofit that invests in early stage life science startups across the state. Genemarkers , which applies … the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … going to help combat some disease or help a surgeon do a better job with a product that can help support and make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… students recently co-hosted the regional meeting for Beta Alpha Psi, an honor organization for financial … as on- and off-campus communities, discussing three main ways the chapter impacts others, through: Expanding the … chapter, highlighting: An updated website featuring easy sign-up for community service events and training workshops, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

WMU, Cooley Law School consider formal alliance

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… a stronger alliance that would create a formal affiliation between Cooley, a private law school, and WMU. Informal talks between the leaders of the two schools have been under way for about three years. More recently, the boards and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6237