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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 … Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always interested in … successfully completing at least 2,000 flight hours and 24 months with that partner carrier, pilots will be able to …

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 Erin Flynn on Leah Barton, a manager technician in the virtual reality lab, holds an early … labels. But this could be a map to a new world for students with visual impairments and their future teachers. “We’ve …

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

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Charles Henderson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … and learning for undergraduates. He will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic

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… WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on … at a few sites and rolling out over the course of a few months. COVID-19 has trimmed that schedule down to a few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912

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 … in the summer 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An experience with a friend is fueling technological advancement in an

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

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 … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's Business Connection, will become the … community while also connecting companies and organizations with talented students and staff. Garcia "We have so much …

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

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 … research projects. Physics Professor begins appointment with NASA Dr. Manuel Bautista , professor of physics, began

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

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 Submitted … commitment to effective campus forest management with a tree-planting at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 . Campus …

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

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 by Chris Hybels … out of my comfort zone and started a club."  The RSO hosts monthly hour-long meetings where members meet to craft …

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

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

Haworth College of Business

… Sleeping Giant Capital 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 …

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