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Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… in 2019 after visiting a car auction where a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could … a lifelong equestrian and fellow business Bronco, and it was off to the races. After two years in stealth mode, quite … "I'll never forget, (O'Reilly) brought me into a consulting project—myself and a couple of students who were in graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

News

… cliff sides looking for clues to how people found their way into an area called "The Roof of the World" and adapted … disease, to signs of trauma and recovery," Eng says. "The ways in which people are buried also offer clues about … Upper Mustang region of Nepal as a member of the ongoing project featured in the PBS documentary. She joined the team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … Day observance and sponsoring student service-learning projects. Western was among the inaugural recipients of the … itself in continually upholding the standards to remain a green campus committed to environmental stewardship. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success at regional castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Engineering students Levi Koebbe (left) and Rehan … second place  and the Judge’s Most Innovative Process award at the student casting competition  2022 American … throughout the entire process.” The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… (not verified) on Construction design and planning for the project will begin immediately. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … space will allow the college to grow enrollment in a way that will meet predicted job demand for aircraft pilots … their leadership in keeping the capital outlay moving forward. "This was an effort by the whole delegation," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … into what would eventually become a monograph.   “The book project is a way of engaging with books like Lewis’s. These …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University camps for young people … at wmich.edu/gearup/summer-programs . Third Coast Writing Project Camp for Young Writers June 20-July 1 —for ages 8 to … and include two real-world projects. Classes are in WMU’s Greenleaf Trust Trading Room, Haworth College of Business, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021

Global Engagement Scholarship opens up study abroad options

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… abroad. Upon returning to WMU, submit a global engagement project to the Study Abroad office. About the scholarship … abroad, which is often only the cost of a plane ticket. It was established in 2014 by the Haenicke Institute for Global … Students may apply for both financial-need and merit-based awards. The project that recipients are required to complete …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/20009

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … says while talking about the value of helping develop new projects that cannot be funded by internal money.  He also …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

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… WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on … acclaim. WMU Signature received the Innovative Program award at the NASPA Region IV-East annual conference. "WMU … complete a PEAK—Providing Evidence of Active Knowledge—project. The idea is to put the passion the student has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585