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Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. (Courtesy: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Losing his vision … His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home invasion and was shot in the head. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

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… —“ There’s no Planet B,” reads Julia Adams as she holds up a screen-printed sweatshirt in a trendy studio space in … results-oriented marketing roles in the future.”   In supporting Plannett Gunnett’s digital presence, Adams is … is part of the Broncos Lead Internship Program . Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a … The opportunity to work with athletes at camp is an added bonus. "They're all so ready and willing to learn, so when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing up in Middleville, Michigan, Nye was drawn to travel from an … Information   After graduating from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in 2015, Nye’s path to aviation took a … way. One of his proudest initiatives was a program designed to prepare students for Aviation Outlook Day. He …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When Maya Thornley was growing up, "Rocky Mountain High" was more than a John Denver song.  … with a degree in aviation flight science, she's chalked up a few highs of her own. She was half of a company's first … she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/thornley

Megan and Adam Turner - Passions United

College of Aviation

… by their passion for each other. Although they both grew up in different states, Megan Linnen and Adam Turner were … an opportunity to go and see whatever you wanted.  The freedom of flight meant no boundaries, no limits and the … also during this year that he and Megan chose to make the biggest move of their lives: the two got married!  Megan also …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/11/turner

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… country. With the help of WMU Study Abroad, she ended up visiting two.   “My mom always encouraged me to go, … Sessions are held online each Tuesday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up here .  Fall events start Sept. 2. “Afterward, I had … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Date for WMU Alert test announced

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… Friday, Sept. 22 . Members of the campus community can sign up for WMU Alert through GoWMU. All who have registered for … accounts. In addition, WMU Alert sends a tweet to the @wmupublicsafety Twitter account. The WMU Alert emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42739

WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… held on grand prix or road style closed courses. It differs significantly from the American Solar Challenge biennial cross-country race that can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on normal highways. … . The nightly debriefing will include photo and videos. To sign up to receive evening briefings via email, contact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

Escalating Aviation Opportunities with Emma Hughes

College of Aviation

… the WMU College of Aviation "Rubber Ducky" - its Piper Super Cub on Amphibious Floats But in the Western Michigan … about the WMU College of Aviation Hughes, who grew up in Kiel, Wis., about an hour north of Milwaukee, … flight instructor.  "Being a dispatcher also provided a significant amount of networking for me," she says.  "My …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/emmahughes