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Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus
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… is the founder of the environmental organizations Step It Up and 350.org , a grassroots climate campaign that has … With the Arctic melting, the Midwest in drought and superstorm Sandy ravaging the Atlantic Coast, McKibben … New York, and Whittier and Colgate colleges. McKibben grew up in suburban Lexington, Mass., and lives in Vermont with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071
Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad
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… of State scholarship program. Gilman Scholarships support those who have been traditionally underrepresented in … foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10903
Balance leads to MBA for Erica Nowicki
Haworth College of Business
… sales team. Over the next nine years, Nowicki progressed up the ladder in the sales department through various roles, … skillsets that aid in real-life scenarios.” As she finishes up her final year in the MBA program, Nowicki has been able …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73613
Physical therapy student receives DEI award from state association
College of Health and Human Services
… Dennis and Rodney Weir and Dean Ron Cisler. Veerappan grew up on the east side of the state in a family that put great … a stroke. "We had problems getting care to her, so I wound up acting as her PT and my mom was her nurse," he says. "In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70688
AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education
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… AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education Submitted by … also attend a six-week summer program on WMU's campus designed to simulate the college learning environment and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178
Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News
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… Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News Submitted by Erin … other experiential learning opportunities helped set him up for career success after graduation. NEW YORK—Coronavirus … The Western Michigan University alumnus works on the assignment desk at ABC News, covering breaking news stories …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013
Music challenge aims to build harmony, community from a distance
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… new technologies, but more importantly, I hope it will be uplifting for our community to share videos with each other … majoring in viola performance as well as composition, took up the challenge with her roommates Gabby Lindhurst and … for music students who are used to collaborating in groups. But the skills Dixon has developed through the School …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58869
Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… MacDermaid always knew he wanted to be an engineer. Growing up, one of his favorite activities was to take things apart … as well as at automaker Stellantis in the suspension group, instrumentation department and Chelsea (Michigan) … and validation in the industry. I have been able to build up my resume and get years of work experience to pursue this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66110
WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement
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… outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. … Livestream Lounge. Indicate the number of tickets you need, up to four, and specify which ceremony your guests will …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details
Measuring flow: Renowned researcher leads WMU’s aerodynamics lab
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… in an academic setting in the US. From left: Thinnesh Ragupathy, M.S. in aerospace engineering student; Brian … tunnels in an academic setting in the U.S. The Advanced Design Wind Tunnel is a closed loop research grade tunnel that … flow control, flapping flight, flight vehicle design, turbulence and transition, and flight tests. Contact: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70798