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Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… for health care professionals across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan Barker , a Wisconsin high school senior. Both he and Michael Mills , who is set to graduate high school soon in Florida, are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… Whether those externships are virtual or delayed to later this summer or early fall, they are a key way that students … determine if the career pathway they are interested in is right for them. Arayana Janson The Business Externship … Program , offered through the Zhang Career Center , is a career exploration opportunity, but it is about much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

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

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… autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the future of the automotive industry, and Western … autonomous vehicle research." He adds, "Yes, climate change is real, and technology developed here at institutions like … and protect our planet." Learn more about Dr. Asher and his team's autonomous vehicle research in an interview on …

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

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Janice Kato KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Janice Kato , a … education program, has been selected as a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… living environments that are safe and attractive while assisting WMU in recruitment and retention efforts.  In … a third-floor dining center, opened in fall 2023. With this new facility, all dining centers and more than 40% of the … summer 2024.  "Providing an exceptional student experience is the top priority for student affairs,” says Diane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884

New program teaches business students how to ask valuable questions

Haworth College of Business

… meeting, one of the crucial skills that sets them apart is asking good questions. Since questions and solutions are … be a great team member in the classroom and beyond. FRAME™ is first introduced to students in the Introduction to … FRAME provided a stronger focus for those lessons. The biggest surprise to me has been how quickly and easily my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75417

6 to be inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

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… are represented in the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. This year's class also includes the first-ever women's soccer … induction ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo and also at halftime … fifth gymnast to be inducted and the first since Bonnie Boggiano in 2006. She is a three-year letterwinner, was named …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1170

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… private development of Western Michigan University’s historic East Campus at an official standstill, WMU officials … lose it all.’ We’ve decided we can wait no longer, and it is of paramount importance to our campus and community to save the core of East Hall.” The decision means the remainder of the East Campus buildings at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. This notification, which was received Dec. 2, comes … outreach for the department. "For the 2022 cycle, we had upwards of 250 applications to go through. It's amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… Flynn on Dr. Qingliu Wu, Western Michigan University assistant professor and the project lead for Enabling Advanced … Sciences . The scientific breakthroughs supported by this funding are expected to enhance crucial environmental … reduce the cost of electrodes, and make possible cheaper batteries for customers,” Wu says. In December 2019, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986