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WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair rider with … Asher also said the project will involve making minor updates to WMU's Automotive Lab , including removing some … setting up new computer workstations that can run vehicle design software and autonomous control simulations, updating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center

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… enhance economic development, strengthen communities and support their residents." A variety of entities and people … This new offshoot, which crews began work on in 2019, is designed to continue the success story of Western's first BTR … detection programs, cancer education and a full array of support services among other amenities. "The Board of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65768

University photographer shares top photos

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… campus life and the beat of the Broncos. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) named Sunny visits a classroom full of … and other assistance animals help those in need of such support. Western marching band student Cailla Rae Moss … near the Chemistry Building on a brisk fall day. Product design students study at the College of Engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… media in April and began traveling across the state for pickups. A few months later, the group netted about $10,000—or more than 100,000 returnable … snowballed. The response was such that we'd come to pick up at a person's house and a neighbor would see us, ask what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

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… "I would be with her every night and stay with her, wake up early to be with her and then go to school." After her … Ruiz-Alavez—a high school student at the time—stepped up to help provide for his family. "It's really hard to … also thinking about our income," says Ruiz-Alavez, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ruiz-Alavez became a certified …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… and the University's Multicultural Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and … of their heritage—to join and share their culture. The group both aims to raise awareness of the Latin and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student interns with FOX Sports

Haworth College of Business

Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student … sports and digital video editing, Wojdylak was more than up for the job. During his time at FOX Sports, he gained … west to be with his team full-time in Los Angeles, soaking up the sun and creating engaging media.  For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73119

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… teachers,” said Dr. Michael F. Rice , Michigan's State Superintendent, in a press release  announcing the state's … Foundation for the White House. The president can recognize up to 110 outstanding teachers annually and winners each get … In her classroom, she is continuously researching and redesigning her teaching practice for young learners to improve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field

Haworth College of Business

… of all that WMU has to offer. While these commitments occupy her schedule, Krazel has reaped the benefits that all … prepare numerous files on the audit engagement, and support the engagement team with onsite audits to ensure … Her success is a testament to both her hard work and the support of faculty and staff at WMU Haworth. “The college …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancyalyssa-krazelinternship

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… They share the results during the Senior Engineering Design Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members taking water flow measurements of the … projects on Tuesday, April 16 . This semester’s line-up includes an effort improve access to water for people in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305