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Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project
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… the nation's infrastructure, creating millions of jobs to innovate and rehabilitate crumbling roads and bridges and … Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of Excellence for Structural Durability will play an integral role in the future of infrastructure—not just in the U.S. but around the globe. "I think …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486
WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature
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… Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's sustainability efforts date back … Climate Leadership Award , recognizing the campus for its innovation and leadership in sustainability. Award winners …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339
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
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