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Planning Process & Timeline

University Strategic Plan

… and regular meetings, Regular committee meetings, campus updates and feedback, identification of themed focus areas, … of plan evaluation and reporting structures, incorporate suggested revisions, completion of the final draft for review. … I want to take a moment to share with you an update on the significant progress we have made toward charting the course …

https://wmich.edu/strategic/2021-22-strategic-planning-process/timeline

WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

News

… People involved in the project have referred to it as "uploading Tim's brain." "There are some issues that are … and more available to people?'" McGrew was among a group of researchers summoned to Oxford a little more than a … a sabbatical until now. It is hoped the database will be up and running in time for McGrew to use it as a tool in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

News

… Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets Submitted by … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, students at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Updates in Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs Updates in Academic Affairs is … unit staff invited to special meeting, new WMU Signature program to debut this fall. April 18, 2016 … Reclaim the "W" provides second chance for students struggling academically and holiday greetings from Provost …

https://wmich.edu/provost/newsletter

Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

News

… not quite understand what I was doing in school, they kept supporting me during my falls and cheered for me during my … various engineering elements pertaining to aircraft design, improvements and repairs. Currently, much of her work … with airline customers and suppliers for parts servicing, design and testing to improve product quality. When her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

News

… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

News

… lives,” she says. “We’re offering so much that groups tend to be smaller than via traditional, on-campus visit … featured Dr. Larry Mallak presenting about the role of design in engineering and technology disciplines, says Megan … such as WMUx, the Office of Student Engagement, WMU Signature and more for optimal student onboarding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… professional development, tuition assistance and family support.  "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about … the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… mentor and counsel the college's current enrollees. He's logged more than a few miles in the friendly skies since his … of some of the long flights we would conduct." Next step up the ladder was  JetBlue , again as a First Officer in … WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award,  signifying his role in making the aviation industry look …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2019/09/rochon2019

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… include maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), parts supply, integrated solutions, and manufacturing of composite … Gear Performance Based Logistics Program (LGPBL) and assigns AAR the responsibility of handling the repair work and … is an American, military four-engine turboprop aircraft designed for troop, medivac, and cargo transport. The Boeing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2019/09/walesaar