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Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… on that field as a Super Bowl-winning coach, it was the pinnacle of Harbaugh’s career—a career that began with his … job at Western Michigan University. Coaching in his blood Harbaugh’s coaching career began in 1984 with little … lessons from his father and others on staff like Steve Szabo , Brady Hoke , Dan Ferrigno and Greg Mattison , as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event Submitted by Deanne Puca on … has been relocated from the WMU Student Center to Room 1910 of Sangren Hall.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—  Bakari Sellers , … at the Strom Law Firm, Sellers offers valuable insights on today’s pressing social issues through his podcast, “The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the wilderness, the sky … NGPA. It gave me a solid group of people who really understood my experiences and passions for flying and airplanes." Osolu wasted no time joining the organization's executive board as ally chair. Over the years, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… Mich.—From propelling rockets further into space to analyzing innovative impacts of psychedelic drugs and … Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award.  In spring 2024, Baker received an inaugural  Experience-Driven … Western Aerospace Launch Initiative, a student-led organization working to launch a small satellite into space. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… start his career as an outpatient dietician at Bronson Methodist Hospital after graduating with his master's degree in … to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. With a number of … degree in nutrition and dietetics conferred at the fall 2024 commencement ceremony on  Saturday, Dec. 14 . Just two …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… to grow outside their comfort zones or taking time to personally counsel students through career decisions, the best … Palmer   and  Dee Sherwood , Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The … sustainability practices and meeting with nonprofit organizations working with India's marginalized populations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Kendall Nore worked to remove BPA and methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's … cyber deception. Additionally, I aim to ensure fair utilization of online resources for those unfamiliar with digital …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… needle toward the future of business.  Combating inflationary pressures: innovative solutions for supply chain … chain environments. Fintech for the future Davaadorj Dr. Zag Davaadorj, assistant professor of finance Davaadorj’s … at lower costs. Discussions at the World Economic Forum 2024, including the TIME100 Roundtable, centered on economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… (not verified) on Forty years of teaching English to international students has earned CELCIS—Western Michigan … Accreditation. CEA reaccredited CELCIS for a 10-year period through 2025 following a comprehensive self-study and … hub to promote and support efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year