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Aerial Refueling Hose-Drogue Simulation Program

Research and Innovation

… methods are practiced. One method uses a hose-drogue-probe assembly for the delivery of fuel.  Alternatively, probe-drogue refueling (PDR) involves coupling a probe on a receiver aircraft with a probe receptacle (drogue) …

https://wmich.edu/research/aerial-refueling

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

News

… hallway desks for specialists to reduce down-time between patients. Geyer also developed a programming code to … but we were still able to figure out how those tools can be implemented into the medical field. So it was a great … top award at the upcoming IISE National Conference in November. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

Brandon Bye named men's soccer Division I Scholar Athlete of the Year

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's midfielder Brandon Bye  became the most decorated player in Bronco men's soccer history, being named Division I Men's Soccer Scholar Player of the … All-American this year after leading WMU to the program's best season in school history. Academically, he maintains a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44352

New cross-campus partnership aims to fill growing need for health administrators

News

… managers by 2030. Graduates of Western's program will be well-prepared to meet the need for office administrators, … an opportunity for WMU to contribute to the health and well-being of the individuals in our community. The new degree … internship and have the opportunity to participate in a number of experiential-learning activities. It's an ideal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69565

Earl Borr obituary

News

… as teacher certification officer until 1971-72, when he began serving as teacher certification officer full time. … met all state and institutional requirements. But he began his WMU career as a student, earning a bachelor's … master's degree in education in 1956. He was a four-year member of the track team and served as co-captain his senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160

Maximilian Kollock

International Admissions

… said Kollock, an exchange student from Freie Universität Berlin. “In my first topology math class at WMU we used a … the textbook and the homework always relates to the chapter being studied. Being an exchange student has given me a … like you do in the U.S.,” he said. “In Germany, our bigger cities have a couple centers within them. It was fun to …

https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/maximilian-kollock

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… of the national honor society Alpha Lambda Delta has again been awarded the annual Maintaining the Flame Award from the national organization for exceptionally active membership and dedication to community service.  The … Morningside College, University of Oklahoma, Otterbein University and Purdue University. "We appreciate the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972

Fall 2018 Educational Leadership, Research and Technology publications roundup

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Publishing. Blankenship, A., and Geier, B. A. (2018, November 9). When speech is your stock in trade: Regulating … 15, 381-436. *article recently cited in an amicus brief before the United States Supreme Court: Dr. Louann Bierlein … Palmer Totten, J., and Bierlein Palmer, L. (2018, December 6-7). Agile project management in non-software product …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/fall-2018-publications

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

News

… as well as Japanese students, alumni and institutions. Soga began his professional career as a scientist, having earned … and a doctoral degree from Tokyo University of Education. Before coming to WMU, he was a research associate for … (Mich.) Japanese School. Soga's legacy of bridge-building between his native land and WMU as well as the region was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

News

… Callan , a former Western Michigan University faculty member and department chair, died Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. She … of Occupational Therapy from 1985 to 1989. Prior to being appointed to that position, she had coordinated … especially in the area of fieldwork education, and was a member of several professional organizations. She also served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965