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Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … able to see and do.  Those two experiences hooked me." Thus did a match made in heaven lead Brown to a career reaching … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … to our production." His projects have ranged from designing a roller for press equipment that reduces scrap to … of, so they were willing to hire me," he says. The strong set of skills he built in Western's program, in addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Supporting libraries through collaboration

University Libraries

… that propel state and national library initiatives forward, collaborating with colleagues across Michigan and … the transformative potential of integrating structured datasets into educational curricula. Daria Orlowska, data … that provide digital access to descriptions of their premodern manuscripts and are “ dedicated to enhancing access …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-supporting-libraries

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote … "The Courage to Create" poetry reading and competition awards reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m. , WMU Trimpe Building … educational workshops. Mental health agency booths will be set up allowing participants to view the agency display …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Ed.D. in Special Education

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… Students work closely with faculty and are encouraged to design individualized programs aligned with their interests, … (3) years of professional experience in a special education setting.   Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae or … Required forms can be found here . Candidates should be aware of important dates and deadlines related to the …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/academics/specialed-doctorate

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… aspirations. Roosien chose Western, in part, to join the Skydive Broncos. Roosien delivers a speech at St. Julian winery … Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for his journey at Western Michigan University, … same person as before; I have new aspirations," he says. "I want to live a life of meaning." OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … which coincidentally was also the day her hometown of Nebbi district hosted the national celebration to mark … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Forever Gold: Terk Lewis Waters

College of Fine Arts

… Forever Gold: Terk Lewis Waters Our Distinguished Alumni Early Career awardee is  Terk Lewis … Since, Lewis has assisted choreographer Jae Man Joo in setting “Circular” on Ailey 2 and served as assistant …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/forever-gold-terk-lewis-waters

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … and individual graduate students. The Lemelson-MIT Program awarded $65,000 in prizes for inventions in the healthcare, … medical school. "During our time at these low-resource settings, we were able to see that in order for medical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards

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… Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards Submitted by Anonymous (not … bicycling infrastructure. "Dr. Glasser clearly helps WMU set an example that other institutions and organizations can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18458