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Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- An 'open heart' opens the mind
- Bronco breaks barriers with bilingual books
- Bridging science and community
- Fast-tracking dreams into reality
- Education meets innovation
- Get moving, gamers!
- University News
- Alumni Profile
- Expert Insights
- In Print
- Why I Give
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Preparing to prosper
- Expanding the horizons
- 100 years of better living
- Betting on an adventure
- Why I give
- University News
- Expert Insights
- Classnotes
- In Tempo
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2022, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- College of Fine Arts at 5O
- An instrumental part of our history
- Wild for 'Woman'
- From spores to scores
- Bronco in the Big Apple
- Serving the ATVP-ically gifted
- Wonder Media: Ask the Questions!
- Catalyzing environmental justice
- Morean Center makes the mold
- University News
- Alumni Profile
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2021, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2021, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Persisting through the pandemic
- Student well-being
- Redefining normal
- Groundbreaking research
- Designing a bright future
- Centering on resilience
- Pandemic impacts on teaching
- University News
- Alumni Profile
- Expert Insights
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
- In Tempo
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring/Summer 2020, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring/Summer 2020, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
- Unique Collection: University Libraries acquires David Small and Sarah Stewart archive
- Alumni Profiles
- Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership
- For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
- Student aviation opportunities take off with launch of Aviate partnership
- Community Collaborations
- Renewable energy researchers at WMU receive $9.6 million grant
- Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice
- Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall/Winter 2019-2020, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall/Winter 2019-2020, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Finding Common Ground
- WMU-A Place to Become
- Protecting Pedestrians
- A Pioneer of Pride
- Driving Driverless Technology
- Learning and Leading
- Bridging Barriers
- From Heartbreak to Hope
- Expert Insights
- Alumni Profile
- Classnotes
- In Print
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall Winter 2020-2021, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall Winter 2020-2021, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Expanding What It Means to Be Smart
- Mogul in The Making
- Purpose-Filled Pursuit
- A Vessel for Justice
- Shedding Light on The Future Of Disinfection
- When It Rains, It Stalls
- Safety First
- So That All May Learn
- Focused on The Future
- University News
- Expert Insights
- Alumni Profile
- Classnotes
- In Memorium
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2019, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2019, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Generating Buzz
- Feeling Their Way Around
- Sound Performance
- Vested Interest
- Hey, Siri -
- Expert Insight
- Honored for Innovation
- Highly eSTEAMed
- Broncos' Big Ideas
- Awarded for Excellence
- Alumni Profile
- STEM Standouts
- Reduce, Reuse, Research
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2019, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2019, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Evaluating Education for All "WMU has been a driver in addressing the regional, state, national and global needs for educators for more than a century. Since its inception in 1903, WMU has impacted millions of lives through preparing committed and well-equipped education professionals." - Dr. Ming Li, dean of the College of Education and Human Development
- Building School Leaders: Boosting Student Literacy - An elementary school teacher, alumna and WMU instructor is Michigan's top teacher
- Driven Educator Pays it Forward - She's pursuing a calling, not simply a career
- Expert Insights
- Survive, Thrive, Care - A childhood burn …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall/Winter 2018-19, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall/Winter 2018-19, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Harnessing the Future of Product Design
- Bronco's Billion-dollar Impact
- MLK Academy: 50 Years of Achievement
- All in for Student Success
- Esports: State of Play
- Medicine + Engineering
- Orchestral Fellow
- First Person
- Alumni Profile
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
- In Print
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Bronco Entrepreneurs: How They Pivoted and Profited In this special edition, alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they started their businesses and made key pivots to keep their entrepreneurial aspirations alive and thriving. For some, their most meaningful pivot was leaving a job and mustering the courage to launch an enterprise of their own making.
- No Stopping Her When Karen Behnke has a business idea, watch her rise.
- Student Startups and What’s Trending They’re still students, but they’re starting something. WMU advances emerging enterprisers.
- The Bot Builders Gurdeep Singh and Jas Kaur married business sense with robot building know-how.
- Musician, Fundraiser, Candlestick …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Student-Powered Clinical Care - By helping real patients with real problems, student practitioners in WMU’s Unified Clinics learn early in their education the power of their future professions.
- Clinics That Care - A collective of 10 outpatient clinics at WMU trains students, provides specialty care to thousands of patients annually and serves as an incubator for investigating therapeutic techniques
- ‘Holistic’ Hearing Help - A little girl gets the comprehensive care her parents learned about, and she finally hears with clarity
- She Returned to Serve - A clinic’s commitment to community drew alumna audiologist back to her academic home
- Trevor’s Story …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Research Edition 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Research Edition 2018, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
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Future leaders in research start here Guided by world-class faculty scholars, WMU students are engaged in research that adds new knowledge and unique value to the world.
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On the edge of the unknown Biologists and their students are studying the communication habits of field sparrows, a species declining in its range.
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Urban living: An avian refuge? Cities may offer an unexpected oasis for some songbirds.
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The sitting specialists A WMU engineering lab’s specialties include ergonomics as well as product design and evaluation.
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Climate change and construction challenges Experts in the Georgeau Center study ways to build better in the face …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Our Next Era of Ascension Together with the Bronco community, President Edward Montgomery says, he is excited to lead WMU to greater heights: “We can take this University and make it even stronger in terms of what it does for students, make it even stronger in terms of its research, make it even stronger in its impact on the community.”
- Engaged Families, Supported Students Program marks 10 years as ‘go to’ for Bronco families
- New Bot on Campus Lab’s socially intelligent robot knows when to crack a joke
- A Spectrum of Support Collegiate autism services: Meeting students’ needs
- Busy with …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- A Students’ Prez. A Big-idea Leader. A Dunn Deal. Because of President John M. Dunn, WMU moves into the future with an international reputation for student success, valuable partnerships, innovation and sustainability. His July retirement marks the culmination of a productive presidency.
- Welcome, Dr. Montgomery: Noted public policy expert is WMU’s ninth leader
- Degreed to Succeed: Our latest postgraduate success rate: 92 percent
- Can Biologists Cure What’s Ailing Bats?: A seemingly unstoppable fungus has killed millions
- Archaeological Aspirations: Unearthed Scholarship winner digs into her ambitions
- Foiling Fake News: Catch the untrue before it catches you
- Public Health Defenders: New public …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- WMU's own 'Good Pet U'
- Empowering Innovation: Big gift bolsters new product design program
- What’s the Weather like on Saturn?: NASA fellow models off-world storms
- Sound Talent: Meet the next maestros of multimedia arts technology
- Like-minded: Living Living Learning Communities boost student success
- Programs to ‘Takeoff’ in Florida Aviation: health sciences programs are in the works
- Haiti’s Future President?: Ph.D. student aspires to helm nation’s recovery
- Supporting the Craft: Local craft beer biz a boon for future brewers
- Solar-powered Education: New solar plant generates more than clean energy
- Automotive R & D: Auto testing lab upgraded to world-class facility
- Paper …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Research Issue 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Research Issue 2017, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Rising Stars in Research: WMU’s talented researchers generate bold ideas and real-world solutions that address some of society’s most critical needs.
- Algorithms for Life: Computational scientist’s work could advance personalized medicine
- An ‘Exciting World of Discovery:’ Biologist revels in regeneration research and student researchers
- Demystifying the Universe: Physicist explores novel ideas about nuclear dynamics
- An Eye for Regeneration: Developed at WMU, technique aids study of a flatworm’s special ability
- From Soldier to Scientist: Wounded veteran-turned-researcher pursues the Holy Grail of neuroscience—how to regenerate damaged brain cells
- Engineered for Brain Science: One graduate’s atypical path to studying the body’s ‘final frontier’ …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- High Ambitions The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative hurtles toward a space-based research mission as students aim for the launch of WMU’s first satellite.
- One more for Dunn President to retire after 10th transformative year
- Master Professor Why a Michigan Professor of the Year sometimes interns
- The Right Dose Profs hope study leads to reduction in EMS pediatric drug dosing errors
- How do you build a better bone model? Get a WMU expert and engineering students involved
- Upcycled to Unmentionables Alumna’s cheeky business is serious about ‘green’ fashion
- Broncos Abroad Study abroad opportunities on the rise
- Movement Exchange WMU students, Panamanian …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Freshwater specialists WMU, NMC add to the next wave of water experts
- A history of diversions Controlling the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin
- The watery view from 310 miles up Scientist uses twin satellites as few others do
- From music to the Marines to microbiology Doctoral student racks up awards in her latest pursuit
- Honing HeroRATs Prof’s work with heroic rodents nets humanitarian award
- Advertising multiracial identity What happens when ads go beyond white and black
- Meet WMU’s Health DReAM team They use science to boost community well-being
- A view into virtual schools Authors of study say the struggle is …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Upending the Cycle of Trauma
- ‘Painting Dreams’; Student’s documentary about peer wins award, displays talent of both artists
- The Children’s Trauma Assessment Center at WMU uncovers the impact of child abuse and neglect. Its clinicians evaluate children affected by trauma and have trained some 85,000 people to work with traumatized youths.
- Kennedy Center Bound Dance students are set to perform a professor’s honored work at a national festival in Washington, D.C.
- A Salty Dilemma; A researcher investigates the effects of road salt runoff inlakes. Hint: It’s not good.
- Expert Insights
- Inside Iran; Few other Westerners have experienced Iran …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2016, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- For Those Rising to Build Businesses WMU expands opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs NextGen
- A High-flying Enterprise His company concept banks on the soaring use of drones
- Building a Better Bag What she thought was just hobby is now an online business Up-and-coming
- A Bold Idea for Sockwear A playful competition becomes a million-dollar business Time-tested
- Plan on Learning She offers real-world lessons after classroom practice
- A Life in Media WIDR co-founder goes on to create Food Network
- Student Entrepreneur News
- College News
- Alumni Profile
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- In Print
- Expert Insights
- College News
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
- Alumni Profile
- A Historic Rebirth
- Exonerating the Innocent
- Something's in the Air
- Mending the Gap
- Flexible Expertise
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Living Longer, Better: A look at research, education related to aging
- ‘Aging in Place’: New service provides home support for seniors
- Music-Empowered Memory: Can music maintain a youthful mind?
- To Foil a Fall: Thwarting the top cause of injury among older adults
- Expert Insights
- Senior-Community: Living—Like College? Retired professor’s essay on resettling
- Research File
- From Screen to Page: Digital-age barriers to literacy
- Storytelling Powered by Parents: Prof studies child development tool
- Heart of the Matter: Probing the biology of heart disease
- Tainted Water: Researcher wins NSF grant to study contaminants damaging lakes, rivers
- Physics Fellow: Recent graduate wins …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- A Final Act: $2 million posthumous gift establishes fine arts fund
- Brewing Scholars: WMU & KVCC offer nation’s first sustainable brewing degrees
- Chemist’s new way to analyze hops
- Breath of Life: Students’ invention could save critically ill infants
- Marketing student wins patent
- Detroit Tigers’ Calm Captain: Dave Dombrowski missed out on Bronco baseball, but it led to MLB front-office stardom
- University News
- Medallion Scholars & Middle Schoolers: Program helps boost academic readiness of middle school students
- Expert Insights
- Inside Cuba: WMU Cuba specialist shares an insider’s view amid historic shift in U.S.-Cuba relations
- In Print
- College News
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2015, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Medical Trailblazers Meet the future of medicine
- Boosting Achievement Project builds on culture of degree completion
- A 21st Century Crisis WMU educates the next generation of water experts
- Getting hands on with hydro
- WMU’s Junior Analysts Student-managed fund reaches more than $1 million
- Digitizing History WMU, Oxford to create online library of historical writings
- Relating to Robots New lab studies human-robot communication
- In Tempo The sounds of WMU’s talented music faculty
- University News
- Expert Insights
- College News
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
- Alumni Profile
- Broncos on Broadway ...and other big stages
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2014, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2014, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- WMED: School of Medicine opens with inaugural class of 54 students
- Bee Inspired: Threatened honeybee population inspires student beekeeping, research project
- Lost & Found: Sudanese Lost Boy’s long-held dream realized at WMU
- Alumni Profile
- The Storytellers: Professor walked 1,500 miles in Africa documenting the role of oral tradition
- In Print: Biologic living and negotiating a river
- Read It: Professor suggests books from her recent reads
- Campus Glass: Alum’s book features Kanley Chapel’s student-designed stained glass
- For Heavy Hitters: Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets
- Boosting Detroit: Detroit enlists WMU teams to improve city efficiency
- College News …
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2014, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2014, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- University News
- Autism Answers
- Autism and Art
- Sweet Consumption
- Leeched and Light
- Potash Mining
- Lest We Forget
- Farming Ambition
- Expert Insights
- Pilot Light
- College News
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2014, Western Michigan University
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Spring 2014, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Named for Medical Innovator: Introducing the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, $100 million donors
- TeachLIVE: Virtual class, computer-generated pupils prepare teachers
- The BRAIN Lab: Experts from various disciplines combine talents to develop neuroscience-driven therapies
- Autism and Finicky Eating: Researcher investigates food selectivity in children with autism
- Seeing through Sound: Teaching echolocation to people who are blind
- 75 Years: A milestone in aviation
- In Print: A Shakespeare scholar who makes things up?
- University News
- Scene on Campus
- College News
- Research & Civic Engagement: Program blends student research with volunteerism
- Classnotes
- In Memoriam
- Expert Insights
- Alumni Profile
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2013, Western Michigan University
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2013, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Musical Milestone: School of Music celebrates 100 years
- All-Steinway Designation: 118 reasons WMU is among top music schools
- Jazz Studies: A history-making beginning
- Mending Fences: Students build community block by block
- Beyond Volunteerism: Service-learning earns WMU spot on presidential honor roll
- Legacy Secured: Archives get modern new home
- Legal Affiliation: WMU, Cooley Law School join forces
- Study in the States: Program offers study-abroad style experience without leaving North America
- Bronco Football Game Changer: P.J. Fleck is football’s best hire of 2013, says Sports Illustrated
- University News
- Campus Quick Reads
- Classnotes
- Obituaries
- Expert Insights
- Alumni Profile
- College News
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2013, Western Michigan University
The Western Michigan University Magazine, Summer 2013, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)
- Sound off: Many at excess risk for hearing problems, researcher says
- Treating hearing loss, training students: Carls Foundation grants a boon to speech pathology and audiology program
- Discovered skills direct path WMU partners with firm to offer career guidance
- Evading the ‘valley of death’: Fund helps discoveries transition from invention to market
- Tumor Paint: Alum’s research: Lighting the way to destroy brain cancer
- The environment and enterprise: Manufacturers seek WMU expertise to become greener
- Voices for action: WMU experts offer research-based strategies to reduce poverty
- Sea no more: WMU geographer recalls being among the first to reveal Aral Sea environmental …