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Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership Submitted by Erin Flynn on … had him hooked. "We were always interested in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin … WMU alumni Josh and Tim Carpenter are first officers with United Airlines. "It was awesome," says Josh. "I always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… 3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world Submitted by … labels. But this could be a map to a new world for students with visual impairments and their future teachers. “We’ve … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … research projects. Physics Professor begins appointment with NASA Dr. Manuel Bautista , professor of physics, began a rotation with NASA on May 2 , working primarily in three areas for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted … Michigan University's Caitlin Darrah is making a difference with her registered student organization (RSO), Blankets for … "My major related classes have definitely helped me with my leadership skills, problem solving and learning how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role Submitted by Erin … community while also connecting companies and organizations with talented students and staff. Garcia "We have so much … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read more … 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An experience with a friend is fueling technological advancement in an … opened her eyes to some of the physical challenges people with visual impairments face every day. Generally armed with

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … has closed a $10 million funding round to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation … commitment to effective campus forest management with a tree-planting at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 . Campus … projects. "WMU has been a happy participant with the National Arbor Day Foundation since its conception …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to … started. He'll graduate from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and an … a child, he was fascinated by medication and how it worked within the human body, and he was always looking for ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

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

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… Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation Submitted by Megan Looker on … too many talented students have found their pathway strewn with barriers or even blocked. Western Michigan University … 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