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Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves … lift technology, working on things like graphics, trade show presentations and interior redesigns. Thaj (Photo … of a major truck brand was her favorite experience so far. And her futuristic vision paid off; EyesOn Design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma …   “The experience would open the door for me to explore how a contemporary English scholarship in Chinese studies … and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the world.   Learn more at …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research Submitted by Erin … Laboratory as an aerospace engineer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a mechanical-minded undergrad with stars in her eyes to … the extra boost she needed to get her foot in the door. "I showed up to her office with these shoes that I had painted …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… hiatus, the program has run continuously ever since and is recognized as the longest-running study abroad program at … and dancing at a rural adult day program, toured an urban farm supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, … Shed, students gain a deeply personal understanding of how culture influences health and well-being.” She adds, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… YORK—A former Western Michigan University football standout is putting his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a … Beal says. "I would love to be that voice and be out there showing that I’m supporting beating this disease." The … being a professional athlete and the potential for impact far beyond the field. "It's about more than just football. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

WMU has several connections with film premiering at Air Zoo

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Pilot Error" will be shown Nov. 8 at Air Zoo in Portage, Mich. PORTAGE, Mich.—Some … inspired by the true story of a French airliner that went missing over the Atlantic in 2009. In addition, several of … the Worlds" and "The Watcher) and Richard Riehle ("Glory," "Casino" and "The Fugitive"). Emmy Award-winning composer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20050

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… here in the United States," she says. That dream is about to come full circle as Wong prepares to graduate in … with computers and numbers. "It's interesting for me to see how as users, or as humans, we can use programming or coding … out to individual students." TACKLING CHALLENGES Wong, far right in the second row, joined WMU's women's rugby …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Michigan Gov. Snyder makes campus stop for WMUK taping

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… on Gov. Snyder KALAMAZOO— Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder visited the Western Michigan University campus July 25 to … for WMUK-FM's recently launched news and public affairs show "WestSouthwest." The far-ranging session touched on a variety of topics through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8360

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade … out of Western when it comes to this industry is learning how to work, learning how to grow and having confidence in … on paper everything that I thought was cool, so everything from coding to boxing, I was making films and making music …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… has changed just about everything. A new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that … 23—the final day of exams. At that point, it will evaluate how to move forward. ANSWERING A NEED [caption … that there was someone there to care for me when I was so far away from my home country and my family,” says Bhatt, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964