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New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability
News
… Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What was previously a parking lot and, for a long time after, … to Nick Gooch , WMU horticulturalist and one of the project’s managers. The land, once the site of Knollwood Tavern, was acquired by the University in the late 1990s. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645
Annual festival brings theatre artists from across Midwest to campus
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… The festival combines resources with WMU’s New Play Project, a class which is co-sponsored by WMU's playwriting … power of live theatre, telling stories in bold and unique ways. Each play centers around a character (or group of … missing from their lives; from a prosthetics maker wanting to make an impact on the world, a group of people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47468
Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey
Haworth College of Business
… Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey Submitted by Abbie Griffith on … he’s learned in internships and grown as a leader along the way. As a data analyst, Shiraj is able to put his … with this company because I get to work on different projects, and I love how my contribution is valued,” he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161
Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… financial success and a positive culture Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Standing inside the stadium surrounding the iconic … to build our business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful … add value to the bottom line. From a culture standpoint, we want to be the employer of choice. We want the best people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807
WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree
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… that will benefit graduates and organizations in multiple ways. Enrollment is now open for the four-year degree … grow by 32% through 2028. As of 2018, the median annual pay was $98,350. Available positions are only expected to … they will be required to complete a senior capstone project with a yearlong collaboration between student teams …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452
Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum
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… a link to an article about an aerosol box designed by a Taiwanese doctor to protect health professionals from … of WMU faculty members had also conceptualized . Beauchamp was looking for help building a box to help protect himself … inspired to help others. This has been such an exciting project on a number of different levels,” Barry says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275
Balancing cybersecurity and business goals
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… cybersecurity and business goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jesse Blaine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cyber-attacks can … bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even compromising hardware, … anomaly detection on smart airport-edge platforms. The project culminated in a poster session presentation at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924
Get Involved
Sociology
… can be involved in the Wrongful Conviction Program in two ways: Undergraduate students can take SOC 4950: The Innocence Project where they will learn about the most common causes …
https://wmich.edu/sociology/get-involved
Mike Doss: Packaged for success
Marketing
… and other organizations, if they are willing to work toward that goal, learn from each project, and apply themselves to solving complex business … across the CRB platform by 300 million gallons. Improve greenhouse gas emissions with a 20% emissions reduction …
https://wmich.edu/marketing/doss2021
WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University nearly hit the $7 … came in at $343,237. NSF, DOJ grants Two notable research awards came from the National Science Foundation. A $799,665 … of educational leadership, research and technology. The project's purpose is to improve the planning and design of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246