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Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career

College of Aviation

… do what's best for your mind, soul, and career, things will work out and you will thank yourself for taking the leap of … is where I wanted to be."    To help make ends meet, Carr worked in Western's Valley 2 cafe where he says he made … wasn't just serving hamburgers or tuna casserole.  "My co-workers used to play music through the speakers and have fun …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

News

… income distribution, public finance, aging, labor markets, social insurance and the behavioral effects of government tax and transfer policy. In recent work, he has assessed the impact of the 2008-10 stimulus programs on U.S. social protection and the economy, evaluated the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… the way for the next generation through advocacy and social justice. It is a pleasure to know that while they are … Study Abroad Office Scholarship. Outside of class, she works in the community as a volunteer at the Kalamazoo … lifestyles and creating educational, mental, physical and social opportunities for women of color. She is a resident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… developing custom software for companies. In 2017, he began working towards obtaining a master's degree in applied … Award recognizes businesses that aim to promote a higher social purpose. It is awarded annually to a company from … student business accelerator, gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… navigators are putting their problem-solving prowess to work setting students on the path to success. It's a mission … Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a bachelor's in social psychology from Western in 2015. "Merze Tate broke … the student concern, the squad will have an answer or work to make a connection with someone who does. "One of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… connection to the University,” Stanley says. “Meeting and working alongside incredible Bronco alumni reinforced how … personal and professional journey. Growing affinity networks and regional connections for meaningful involvement. … like true champions, whether academically, athletically or socially. Broncos are generous, supportive and deeply …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… enjoying the benefits of your new electric vehicle (EV) and working hard to protect the life of its battery, … of EVs instead of purely cyber or purely physical. “Our work researches not only the detection of intrusions but … with the actual voltage readings as a fingerprint. This work, titled “Coordinated Thermal Safety Attack and Defense …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-security-research

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

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… have seen it grow from everything done underground and working to make strides, and I think we've really done that … advisor. "As humans, we're communal creatures. We're social creatures. We need that support from people around … on a number of topics involving identity and intersectional social justice. Workshops in the program also fulfill some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… Witschi has been named associate dean of humanities and social sciences in Western Michigan University’s College of … Sciences. "He brings a wealth of experience from his prior work as interim associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and from his previous work as the chair of the English department. I am confident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… on Silvia Robazza, an undergraduate psychology student, works with a young patient at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. … to see how autism presents differently across clients and work with those clients for several hours per day," says Dr. … at a higher priority than teaching learning readiness and social skills. So, not only will we now be able to serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115