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Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… Kronner, Victoria Blaine, and Aseel Munshi. Far right is Cory Middleton from Jacket 360, winner of last year's … to industry," Kronner says of the competition. The team is now weighing options on how to best use the winnings to … from across campus participate in Pitch to compete for cash prizes and take advantage of an important networking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431

Grants to WMU exceed $24 million for the year

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… the year-end total of grants received for the 2012-13 fiscal year past the $24 million mark, WMU trustees learned … Protection Agency to Dr. Steven Bertman , professor of chemistry, to conduct a research effort aimed at determining the … , professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, to better understand how environmental noise affects wild …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8304

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western

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… Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western Submitted by Erin … to find their passion and to work to make our world a better place.” RSOs celebrating Asian, Asian American and … which in turn helps us become more visible on campus. I'm thankful APASA has given us this opportunity," Reaume says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333

Breyana Wilson

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference. For incoming Western … 100 percent,” Wilson said of the 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year . “She gets really excited about … teacher.” “Not only that, but she was a Western student, so why not go where the greatest was trained?”  This fall, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59317

Doctoral student earns recognition for research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student who just successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, has received numerous accolades for her work and research in her field. Her most recent accomplishment is being selected as the winner of the Great Lakes … of crashes involving vulnerable road users (VRUs) to better identify critical factors and devise effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75926

Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations

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… six faculty resignations as well as the return of one administrator to the faculty. Faculty retirements All of the … effective Dec. 31, 2014. Judy A. Northey, utility person in cash operations, 12 years, effective Oct. 31, 2014. Valerie … professor of geography, effective Dec. 21, 2014. Dr. Nathan Venske, faculty specialist I-professional specialist of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by Chris Hybels on CEHD … fosters independence, adaptability and resilience," says  Ethan   Cheatham , a Western Michigan University sport … leadership: "The study abroad trip to India has made me a better leader and increased my cultural intelligence; it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Services set this weekend for Evaluation Center founder Stufflebeam

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… Services set this weekend for Evaluation Center founder Stufflebeam … and lecturing and providing technical assistance to more than 20 countries. Among his varied career accomplishments: … the evaluation field just as the nation began searching for better ways to assess student aptitude. He is survived by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41433

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… SELPE. The SELPE, brainchild of three engineering students, is an atmospheric water generator that helps nature lovers … team’s first-place win and $3,000 prize. The SELPE takes moisture from the air and converts it directly into water with … You only live once, so make the most of it!” 2023 TOP TEAMS Cash prizes totaling $6,500 were awarded to the top four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… celebrates Michigan's new licensure law Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's nutrition and dietetics program is celebrating the passing of new law ( House Bill 4608 ) … to McHugh, the passing of the law couldn't come at a better time for increasing the number of dietitians. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523