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Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … to life. Participants at the day program were able to design, create and sell their artwork at the Kalamazoo Art … , shop supervisor for the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation , who cuts the varying sizes of foam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Western expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and … by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Michigan Economic … in the United States,” Attari said. “Our bold strategy is designed to develop and deliver talent specific to Michigan’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… barriers to success with unprecedented scholarship and support opportunities. The University today announced the … an ecosystem of financial aid and programmatic support designed to meet students where they are and support them in … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… is a two-year professional graduate degree. We have designed this full-time residential program to prepare you … annual January 15 deadline. It can sometimes take CSDCAS up to two weeks to verify application materials, so you … at least two weeks before January 15. There is a $50 supplemental fee to process your application at WMU. We go …

https://wmich.edu/speech-audiology/academics/grad/masters

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… in 1993. Jane Miller Miller was born Jan. 1, 1919, and grew up in Minneapolis, where she  attended the University of … to Kalamazoo, Miller volunteered at WMU, helping to set up a program teaching newly blind persons techniques to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Job: Powerplant Licensed Aviation Mechanic

College of Aviation

… and other company/customer specifications.  Set-up, operate and troubleshoot all tools and equipment used in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2019/03/job-powerplant-licensed-aviation-mechanic

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… of solar energy. For their senior engineering design project, An Nguyen of Battle Creek, Blake Ryan of … power," says Gomez, adding that the station is hooked up to a tablet programmed to record and display in real time … the frame, explains Ryan, motioning to a box of rejected design ideas the team worked through until reaching their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health … and physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's taken a significant toll on mental health—particularly among young … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

From 8th grade education to a Ph.D. in one generation

College of Education and Human Development

… Bierlein Palmer , professor of educational leadership, grew up in the small farming community of Richville, Michigan. … community did not go to college), her parents were very supportive of her going to college and fully funded her way. … education was very important to her; my father was very supportive as well,” she said. With their financial help, she …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-bierleinpalmer

Gary Mullen and The Works bring 'One Night of Queen' to Miller Auditorium

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… record 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Mullen began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a … discount is available to all WMU faculty and staff. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. WMU students … are required to show their Bronco Card when picking up tickets and upon entrance to the theatre. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37600