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Ohio family chooses WMU to use newly raised MSA research funds

News

… he's dying from multiple system atrophy--MSA--but before he does, he wants to make sure he does all he can to make sure … The $3,350 check they presented was raised in March in what is believed to be the first-ever MSA awareness race, … for our work over the past few years," says Ide, whose longtime research has focused on applying genomic-based methods …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/609

Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

First-Year Faces

… to Alaska to celebrate,” Jendrasiak says. “It was the first time I was up in a small plane. It was a seaplane, with … me sit in the co-pilot seat—and I knew then that this was what I wanted to do with my life.” Her aspirations will … “I plan to major in aviation flight science with the goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot.” The College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… college student. (My family) has had some hard times, been homeless, lived in motels and stuff like that. … grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment industry—but I didn't know if I could go for it," says Taylor, who grew up in Troy, Michigan. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… questions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the responsibilities of political parties and … deep hierarchical system underlining who has power and who does not in every society? These topics will be discussed … medical care, discrimination in public spaces and other timely ethical themes. " Caste " (2020) by Isabel Wilkerson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… a passion for connecting with her students and setting them up for professional success. She created a check-in system … the semester to see if students are meeting their personal goals. “Throughout the semester, typically after exams, I … and brought it up to her one day before class. She took the time to pull up the financial statement of the company and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

TechNext: A life-changing learning experience

Haworth College of Business

… other and many WMU alumni who serve as mentors to the group. The students get to meet with the founders of iconic … A transformative experience “We had weekly meetings to go over important topics we would need to know for the … the personal bonds they made with peers. Staying curious is what Gracey says she will take from the trip, and that’s in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73624

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

News

… says Kibadi, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to study biomedical sciences and follow in his … that his condition was diagnosed. "I was not able to hear what (my CELCIS instructor) was saying in class, and face … while also working to get him a pair of his own. "A lot of times, people think hearing aids are too expensive and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… semester that culminated at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago. In the Venture Studio, students dig deeper into their … the program, is developing a wearable translation device. What began as a single earbud with a camera has evolved … familiar with the professional design world. "The first time I pitched, I was quite honestly a little nervous,” said …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… office was just the sixth of its kind in the nation at the time, and the second in the state. And its influence has … that we still need to do, but it has come a long way in what I consider to be a short amount of time.” Nagel-Bennett … says. “The institution at its highest level said we’re going to include these people, and we’re going to do it by a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

Ethics Center announces book clubs for fall

Study of Ethics in Society

… university education, lessons from literature for living a good life, and working with artificial intelligence.  The … receive a free book.  Fill out this form to register . “ What Universities Owe Democracy ”   by Ronald J. Daniels , … director of the Human/Civil Rights Law Center, and part-time instructor in the Department of Political Science , …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics