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‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumnus and former … around you who are willing to help you," he says. "Growing up and at Western, we learned focus and drive but also about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… spring, recognizes an advisor who has provided exceptional support to their chapter. Palmer attributes the strength of … “Dr. Palmer is a perfect fit as a chapter advisor. He always has our best interests in mind and will do anything to … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU student places first at national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… and solve their challenges.” Being able to sell in this way is a hallmark of the WMU Haworth sales and business … for role-play, I was so proud that I kept pushing to become better and better. There were times throughout the semester … which is absolutely one of my goals for students who step up and put in the many hours necessary to compete,” she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378

Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class

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… Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class Submitted … students complete all labs at home. A big challenge Setting up the at-home lab sessions has been a challenge, Paskin … many cases, cost prohibitive. "My main goal was to find a way that students could do hands-on lab experiments at home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. Pnina … syndrome. To make the experience easier, Ari-Gur came up with the concept for a smart white cane: wearable … majors, were part of a team of WMU students tasked with designing the vest and developing power sources for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering .  As an upper level student in 2017, Ganzak found himself looking for ways to stand out in the competitive engineering field. … itself isn't rigid, it could blow up." The hoist Ganzak designed. Adding a COPV to a tank substantially increases its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… of her Communicating About Taboo Topics course.  Designed and taught by Dr. Mark Orbe , Taboo Topics relies on … once caused him to openly sob. But negativity is not always the prevailing feeling. Participants have also been … survivor. One memorable question: if you had to choose between being Jewish during the Holocaust or a North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… to get hands on to learn,” says McElroy. “You have to keep up because things change fast, but that’s part of the fun, … Our faculty advisor has been super supportive and always is willing to listen to our crazy ideas.”   McElroy … really into threat intelligence and forensics. I like digging through data to figure out who did what and how. I’m …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… the field of nursing for generations to come. Lacey passed away on March 26, 2021 . Lacey received her nursing diploma … Freedmen’s Hospital and worked her way to administrative supervisor. While at Howard, she was a catalyst behind adding … statement entered in the Congressional Record. “Dr. Lacey’s significant contributions to the field of nursing and public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… taught me to keep to it even if you are struggling. Showing up every day and being persistent has been a theme … and NASA will partner to produce an experimental airplane designed with the goal of lessening commercial aviation’s … developing breakthrough technologies that will change the way we see commercial aviation,” says Saad.   That project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791