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Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mother-daughter duo Robyn Cornish, B.S.'98, and Bridgitt Cornish. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Among this year’s graduating seniors … for potential issues like that.” Robyn adds, “One of the biggest challenges I observe in any of the industries I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

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… other schools." The Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge is a statewide competition that provides student teams … VermaBioMass team. "We put so much time and energy into this competition and, when our names were called, along with … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is honoring Dr. Jon Adams , associate professor of English, and Dr. Richard Malott , professor of psychology, for … their work. The pair will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and … They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic has pushed youth mental health concerns to crisis levels, yet a Western Michigan University study finds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her … decided the best place to develop her passion into purpose is at Tate's alma mater in her hometown of Kalamazoo, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

The spirit of adventure

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… verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door Distilling Co. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building Businesses entrepreneurship story … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community

Haworth College of Business

… University senior Madie Gracey from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is eager to own a business of her own someday and help others along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow her community. Madie Gracey “I chose … their website and social media image. “I want to own this business because I see the bakery’s potential to be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… career in organizational change leadership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Eggerstedt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit into all of this?" Sarah Eggerstedt  never thought about going back to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Engineering student designs her future at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… her future at WMU Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Lily Kieliszewski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During a visit to Western Michigan University's campus during high … to fill internship, co-op and full-time positions.  “My biggest recommendation for any engineer is go to the Fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75588

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in helping companies realize that … in spring 2024, Loikits of South Haven, Michigan, says she is grateful for the self-discovery opportunities she encountered at the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911