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Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on President Edward Montgomery announces the Empowering Futures Scholarships at the Michigan … Mich.—Access to college education is more critical now than it has ever been. Unfortunately, too many talented … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement Submitted by … as 2023 Young Women of Achievement. "Each year we honor young women who demonstrate dedication and commitment to … stronger place. This year's Young Women of Achievement are no exception," says Emily Deering-Caruso , interim director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… back to where I was at her age, just starting out, I had no idea that six years later this is what I'd be doing." … planted more than 100 trees and shrubs on campus. Her honors thesis then focused on the mitigation of greenhouse … did for WMU Signature actually changed everything I'm doing now," Wilder says. "I found my passion through this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… with a chemical engineering degree in 2018, having also minored in chemistry and mathematics, and then went directly … and paper engineering,” the Galesburg, Michigan native notes. His studies weren’t always easy, but the courses, and … A Foot in the Door Following his freshman year, and “with no real experience,” Repke says he landed an internship with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Zach Asher KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While technology for autonomous vehicles has come a long way in the past few years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

'Overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride' on display at Western Weekend

W Magazine

… opportunities offered to Western students. Dr. Michael Famiano leads a panel discussion for families. Sarah Obermeyer … and Marley Reilly emceed The Mane Event in Read Fieldhouse. No Strings Attached performs during The Mane Event. Dancers … prospective students during a panel discussion. Getting to know campus with a stop at the Dino Park. The Skydive Broncos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68120

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… WMU students receive prestigious scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once again, three Western … industry with a strong foundation of helping people, it was no surprise to me that the NGA sponsored this generous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not often the student-athletes get a chance to show off … houses for families in need. "It's a grind for sure, but nothing beats giving back," says Zaire Barnes , a defensive … and computer information systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… student's passion to help others Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nora Guensche loads food into a car to deliver for Meals on … people take for granted. Western Michigan University alumna Nora Guensche  got a firsthand look at the need in the … taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect."  Moments like that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331

WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… students claim first place in the Desert Cup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The team of Haworth College of Business … the Sales Education Foundation's list of top programs and a No. 1 ranking from Study.com. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738