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New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… this summer in the Greater Kalamazoo community, supported by the Empowering Futures Gift. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … while also benefiting businesses in the community. Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, the … roles that we feel would be meaningful for us and have a significant level of responsibility and challenge to justify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… the way it did. "It was pretty clear and didn't take much digging to find out that the Fed really turned a blind eye to … new lines of business and complex relationships that set up the crisis. Meanwhile, several other factors were … of stand-alone investment banks. All of that risk crept up on the Fed, as the risk from unregulated banks began to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre design. A few years in, though, he began to realize donning … With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second bachelor’s degree … at WMU. Now he’s on track for a doctorate while picking up a master's degree along the way. [caption align="right"] …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… will be buying. My advice, therefore, is simply to speak up. Whether that communication is through direct … need to share their opinions with executives.” Speaking up is something that Palmer’s students take to naturally. … terms of teaching, I regularly encourage students to stand up and speak out. My message resonates with our current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… collections manager, discovered a 6-in. wide medieval roll curled up in a corner. Thomas’s subsequent research has revealed … or for purchase at doi.org/10.1515/9781501513909-002 . The signature of “Elynor Sybsay” in the British Library’s …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg Neff, BSE … unique solutions to very difficult problems.” Neff is designing a solar array as a senior spacecraft mechanical … team operates in the space systems group of the company, designing satellite buses and components for spacecraft. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

First WMU student interning with Parker Hannifin in Germany

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a mentor in Parker Hannifin's aerospace division doing supervised work as well as taking online WMU classes.  WMU's … creates opportunities for engineering majors, who often struggle to find study abroad programs that fit their … Litvinova works closely with project engineers on tasks assigned to her every day, providing her with her first …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/study-abroad-litvinova-parker-hannifin

WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation

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… Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new fleet of aircraft. … multimillion-dollar investment from the WMU Foundation to support the purchase of a new fleet of aircraft, expanding … College of Aviation. "It was essential to moving us up to a top three aviation program in the country. This next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… advocacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Taylor Ernst's support animal, Muffin, has been with her throughout her … pursues her passion for diabetes advocacy with a job lined up at Insulet, a company focused on diabetes management … a better spot." PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL Ernst, who grew up in Milford, Michigan, transferred to Western midway …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

Trustees authorize two lease agreements

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… faculty, staff and alumni; and A new lease agreement of up to five years with Blue Atlantis Inc. for 1,450 square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1101