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Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Zachary D. … Nicolas Brown, a doctoral student in the Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles Lab, stand next to their autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… breakthrough into food marketing Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Lily Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in … Lily Zwanka  chose her majors in food marketing and economics due to her passion for food, retail and all … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

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

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

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

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

'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

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

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Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty Submitted by Deanne Puca on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's visit to WMU … located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest is requested. Tickets may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915

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