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Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… the exception. Western's 2021-22 Career Outcomes Report shows recent graduates, backed by caring and engaged faculty … themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of Broncos who graduated … fantastic faculty, staff and peers," wrote another. The anecdotes are reinforced by the data. Urban and her team found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… soft opening before the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and we’ll tweak and … he says. “I also feel very proud. The staff has been working very hard through the pandemic as essential workers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Sky Broncos advance to national competition

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… with the College of Aviation. "We are extremely proud of how our young team competed to win our sixth consecutive … 10th in simulated comprehensive aircraft navigation. Brandon Jackson  is from Daykin, Nebraska, and studying aviation … placed sixth in computer accuracy. James Rundhaug  is from Howell and studying aviation flight science. Ryan Sewell  is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50133

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

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… respect the decision of the Governor, and I look forward to working closely with our newest trustees as they undertake … Gov. Snyder for three years. Her background also includes work as advisor and chief of staff to city of Detroit … resources from Central Michigan University. She is now working on a degree from the University of Michigan Ross …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Wind and percussion musicians featured at annual festival

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… the festival focuses on a guest composer/conductor whose works are featured during the conference. This year’s … Grandville High School Symphonic Winds conducted by Eduardo Garcia at 2:45 p.m., both in Miller Auditorium. The … silence, technology and humor into lean, skillfully crafted works that enthrall listeners and performers alike. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39019

Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11

Study of Ethics in Society

… editor and ethicist. In addition to Medical Apartheid, her work includes "A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69379

WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and WMU are a perfect pairing because together we can work towards the mission of increasing scientific literacy … and other professionals are inspired through the teamwork, competition and topics explored at this year’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71130

Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… created across the past five years. For Niekerk, this reworking of images as etchings or linocuts is an attempt to … of a film or theatre piece. “My interest in slowing down and decomposing movement dates back to my training as a … the 2023 Annual Student Exhibition. Read more about Naomi’s work . The Richmond Center for Visual Arts is free and open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71134

International robotics expert is part of Engineers Week

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… festivities next month at Western Michigan University. Rodolphe Gelin, director of research for Aldebaran Robotics, … public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. Fifteen southwest Michigan engineering societies are joining with WMU to mark the annual observance. Rodolphe Gelin Aldebaran Robotics produces the Nao, a personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4403

Carlson, Hettinger to lead WMU board in 2013

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… of president and chief executive officer of Blue Care Network of Michigan in 2010 after a 33-year career that included positions at both Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Prior to being … Fort Custer Industrial Park during his tenure. For his work in economic development, Hettinger received letters of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5320