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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… Rocket Lab) His team operates in the space systems group of the company, designing satellite buses and components for … into orbit. While his career prospects are literally out of this world, Neff also realizes the gravity of his … lives. Building a Legacy Neff has always been interested in science and engineering. As a kid, he was fascinated by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture

News

… has been awarded a $284,833 grant from the National Science Foundation to study negatively charged ions that are … The grant was awarded to Dr. Gellert Mezei , associate professor of chemistry, who has been studying negatively charged ions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390

Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities

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… to a limited education and, ultimately, waning tolerance of the people who speak them. Western Michigan University's … with learning an unfamiliar dialect as the recipient of a highly competitive Fulbright Scholar Award from the U.S … as a second language from the University of Scranton and a bachelor’s degree in English linguistics from Universidad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292

Eyes In The Sky

College of Arts and Sciences

… springtime sunshine comes the opportunity to fly. On one of the first rainless days of the season, a group of students gathers around a pickup … day. Launched in May in coordination with WMU’s Aviation Sciences and with Extended University Programs, these …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/drones

In Memoriam, winter 2024

W Magazine

… , BA ‘71, Oct. 14, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI Patricia Sue Meekhof , BA ‘71, BS ‘71, MA ‘84, Nov. 14, 2023, Richland, MI … Oct. 27, 2023, Watervliet, MI Emeriti Seamus Cooney , professor emeritus of English, Dec. 10, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI … 2023 Thomas F. Piatkowski , professor emeritus of computer science, Aug. 6, 2023, Raleigh, NC Erlinda S. Rolls , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74821

Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan … “Our alumni are a testament to the success and impact of WMU’s College of Education and Human Development. Not … Education and Human Resources Directorate for the National Science Foundation. After his retirement in 2014, Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t offered at my high school,” says the first-year computer science student from Battle Creek, Michigan. “Volunteering … the WMU Esports production team) was everything I dreamed of.” Getting engaged with the campus community is something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890

Pre-Law Financial Aid

Political Science

… Pre-Law Financial Aid Students in the Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University will want to consider the cost of law school. The cost of a three-year law school education …

https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-finaid

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… demonstrated their ability to pivot and shine in the face of adversity. "Campus employment gives students the … greater community," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment … an office manager in Housing and Residence Life down to a science. "Much would not be accomplished in my outer office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… by Erin Flynn on Stacie Harrison jumps for a photo in front of a sculpture outside Kohrman Hall. Stacie Harrison … name is read during commencement. She hopes to build on her bachelor's degree in dietetics by entering the U.S. … dietetics program on the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences' webpage. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916