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Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… her impressive resume. An international student from Dominican Republic, Sanchez will graduate Saturday, April 29 , with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a job … usually, theoretically, the math works. But sometimes when you put it into practice, it's something completely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… martial arts and teaching English as a second language as a young man in Japan provided a strong foundation for the … gain a better understanding of the world they live in. They can then make more fully informed decisions about how they … martial arts,” he said. After graduating from UCSD in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Covell …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week

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… Week including opportunities for students to interact with therapy dogs. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be kind to your mind. That's the message for the Western Michigan … Board, hosts Mental Health Week Feb. 19-23 .  Students can de-stress and focus on both physical and mental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… . Romeo graduated from Western Michigan University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in business management. In his … WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your business ventures? Rhino is a story … people as possible through your passion. Entrepreneurship can provide some amazing highs, but also can be lonely and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… Vanderberg during a training deployment to Ft. Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area … began in 2002.   Request College of Aviation Information Young Vanderberg heading out to his first hockey game, circa … Formed life-long friendships and a network that I can still call on."   Like many a veteran , Vanderberg …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… and aviation management from Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With two degrees in hand and a plan to become a flight … people here at Western who said, 'Hey, we see that within you,' or, 'Hey, take a chance on this,' that I've been able … you know, do some good in the world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… Flynn on Cass Davis helped create a space where students can be authentically themselves and focus on their mental … Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cass Davis dances around melodies with ease, belting out Beyonce with a cool confidence that … through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Get moving, gamers!

W Magazine

… their skill, but new research shows physical activity can help players improve their response speed and accuracy. … time. Dr. Nicholas Hanson “The greater aerobic fitness you have, the better cognitive performance you’ll see,” … health. “Back when I was a kid, gaming was by yourself or with a friend. Now with the internet, it’s a completely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69851

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… has instead provided A Moment of Magic —AMOM—members with even more incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM … members of children, have made free in-person visits to youth with serious medical illnesses. The national … As the pandemic continues, chapters are finding they can still uphold that mission and even enhance and expand it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

New report reveals WMU faculty, researcher perspectives on open access publishing

University Libraries

… Western faculty, staff and graduate student experiences with open access publishing. The survey received 192 … not only expands its reach to global audiences, but it can help remove barriers for learners and other researchers … to move the work forward. However, open access publishing can have financial considerations, as researchers often pay …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/open-access-report