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Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… to rising lake levels. "For example, Ludington State Park can't use a back country campground, and some trails are … need to occur in person at WMU.” "It's just really keeping your distance, keeping a log of who you came in contact with, keeping up to date with your symptoms and how you're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Pegasus … its 25th year, the NASA Student Launch tasks students with designing, building and flying a high-powered amateur … taken ( Dr. Kristina Lemmer 's) propulsion class, where you do the math and learn about why rockets are so big, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… in a new country is difficult in itself. Combine that with caring for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most … effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun volunteered with the WMU Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… in and out of the classroom through the Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Mid-American Conference has named Western Michigan University’s Dr. … students," Kuersten says. "I’m honored to be part of their young lives as they figure out what they want to do with

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… students at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the … of Michigan in which the students received training for young entrepreneurs. More than 300 teams submitted ideas, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

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… the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project's field school. "You can read a lot about different archaeological techniques as … artifacts. "I took introduction to anthropology with Dr. Michael Nassaney ," says Delmonico. "He got me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… event in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences with other students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … no right answers, only better answers; in the real world you can design anything hundreds of ways and it allows you to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

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… The designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the … Asia; a biomedical sciences major who plans to work with the Peace Corps to improve the health care system in … Angie M. Paula Sanchez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. English-- Christopher J. Hart of Lamoni, Iowa. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on … leadership and business strategy practicum, in partnership with peers from Kalamazoo College, are working with the … Western and Kalamazoo College in this community, and we can come up with some good ideas to help propagate the idea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… Throughout his time at WMU, Owen has surrounded himself with supportive groups that have encouraged him in his … needs. Sharing some advice for his peers, Owen says, “What you get out of your university experience is entirely based … MBA. Later, he hopes to attend a doctoral program where he can continue researching his passions in supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420