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When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

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… A team at Western Michigan University is leading an effort to develop software that will keep systems running in … Research and Commercialization—MTRAC—Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation. The grant will help bolster research for a new business venture they've launched through WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… Mich.—With a goal of promoting student well-being first and foremost, Western Michigan University is reaching out to … Those who participate will be entered into a sweepstakes for $100 and $500 prizes. The survey marks one of the … climate surrounding mental health and expand resources for students. Those changes include: Promoting student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday

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… set to meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 , and will review for approval recommended updates to the University's Sexual … Misconduct Policy. Trustees will convene via virtual platform with the meeting livestreamed at wmich.edu/trustees . The other action item on Thursday's agenda is recognition for Chair James B. Bolger as trustee emeritus. Bolger, whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62422

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

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… challenges it causes, the disease can put patients at risk for dangerous foot ulcers and lower limb amputations. But … access to a specialized wound care center is a barrier for many people living in remote and rural areas. "So I … of amputations firsthand as a practicing physical therapist for many years. An amputation can medically stabilize a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

New student center highlights diversity and inclusion

WMU Student Center

… with learning more about the world outside their comfort zone. This is going to be a place that is welcoming, … in this collaborative group resulted in new features for the student center, including a Mosaic Affinity Space, which will be a suite of five rooms for cultural and affinity-based programs, meetings, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395

Bronco Spotlight: Shelby Jordan

Career and Student Employment Services

… it's my job to gain access to all the areas on an aircraft for inspection, identify damage or spots where damage could … get an aircraft in and need to hap it out with a week, or for some even less.  We also have a large amount of aircraft … at college. My last year the teachers were practically begging students to apply. If that's not an opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/career/shelbyjordan

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… Kemp and his two siblings moved between relatives' houses before eventually finding themselves alone on the streets of … dealing drugs and ended up in jail, leaving him to care for his little sister. His love for her fueled his drive to succeed. Terria Deasfernandez, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Bronco Spotlight: Elaina Lee

Career and Student Employment Services

… which is a large natural foods manufacturer. I track sales and distribution levels of my client's products. … of my job is finding a good story in the sales data for my client. This tests my analytical skills, as it pushes …   What activities, resources, or people helped you prepare for your career? My professors and connections in my …

https://wmich.edu/career/elainalee

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin … new apartment. "I really love how modern yet conducive for living the flat is," says Tomi. Staff members remove ice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… feeling. It is a great honor and a memory that I will forever cherish," says Hughes, a senior from Kiel, … fly, incorporating weather, wind, terrain and airplane performance into their calculations. Then, they hit the skies. … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143