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Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student … at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the … out electric propulsion for rockets, Hall thrusters and cube satellites—and sharing expert knowledge with students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development

News

… Western’s College of Education and Human Development Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Laura H. … Human Development at Florida International University, has been named dean of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development. Her appointment begins July 1 , pending Board of Trustees’ approval. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether he is … Engineering and Applied Sciences. When WMU launched its cybersecurity program during Chavez’s second year, he found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western … Mora says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships … attend and how to understand the cost, what it will take to be accepted and why it is important to complete your degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… finance student wins international scholarship from DECA Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Natalie Ferriell KALAMAZOO, … overall self-assurance are prime reasons that many students become involved, including Ferriell. “DECA at WMU has … with students across the college through DECA has been a high point for Ferriell, who has worked with peers to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight Submitted … “I decided that adding a minor in general business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business … professionally, but also personally,” says Orlikowski. “I became very good at understanding how to handle complex …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440

Study Abroad Alumni Feature

Study Abroad

… WMU graduate who studied marketing abroad in Italy and economics in the Dominican Republic! After graduating in 2019, … Specialist. The one word that Raegan used to describe her experience studying abroad was “opportunity.” These … shaped my career goals. I am currently in the process of beginning to study for a master's degree in Digital …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2020/09/alumni2

Reflection from Julie Garrison

University Libraries

… Julie Garrison, Dean University Libraries The 2019-20 academic year certainly was like no other we have ever experienced! When the academic year began, we focused on planning several Waldo Library facility … to convert to open educational resources in their classrooms. The campus was buzzing around Waldo Library’s …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/reflection-julie-garrison

Evolving Waldo Library for students

University Libraries

… Evolving Waldo Library for students Waldo Library has been a go-to student destination since its original … easier to navigate. Over the summer, our individual study rooms and research carrels on the third floor were remodeled . … Waldo Library has played an important role in the academic life of Western Michigan University. Waldo was expanded …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-evolving-waldo

Get to Know the Lee Honors College Staff - Jennifer Townsend

Lee Honors College

… Townsend Hiya! My name is Jennifer Townsend, and I’ve been with the honors college for 10 ½ years – longer than … fowl. I worked in the photography industry for many years before coming to Western and still photograph any and everything. I’m …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2022/10/get-know-jtownsend