2026 Spring graduates of WMU paper engineering

Congratulations to the Spring cohort of the Paper Engineering program!

We’re proud to see this talented group of 16 graduates launching their careers—already making an impact across 9 member companies in 8 different states. Go forth Broncos, shape the future of paper engineering!

stats

130

paper engineering students

$8 million

in scholarship support awarded

37

corporate partners

$88K

median starting salary

—2021-22 Career Outcomes Report

Paper Industry Night

Paper Industry Night

This is our 10th annual Paper Industry Night, exclusively for members of the Paper Technology Foundation. Meet the engineering students, review resumes, and schedule interviews for this highly sought-after skillset.

WMU and Nalco Industry Dinner

WMU and Nalco Industry Dinner

As part of a visit to two paper and allied industry companies in the greater Chicagoland area, our incoming Paper Engineering students will be gathering for an evening of networking and conversation. This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and industry professionals to welcome the next generation of paper engineers, share career insights, and expand professional connections.

Annual Event

4TH ANNUAL TS'AI LUN GOLF OUTING

Date: Sep. 25
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Milham Park Golf Club
The Western Michigan University TAPPI Ts’ai Lun Chapter is excited to host our 4th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on September 25, 2026, at Milham Park Golf Club in Kalamazoo, Michigan.As a Registered…

WMU and Nalco Industry Dinner

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Collaboration: Engineering, the Foundation and the Pilot Plant Unite

Academic Department

The Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering provides curriculum and research experience through coursework.

Paper Technology Foundation

The PTF supports the relationship between the academic department and corporate partners, manages the paper engineering scholarship program, and provides guidance to align the curriculum to industry needs.

WMU Paper Pilot Plant

The WMU Paper Pilot Plant provides workforce and facility solutions for research, product development, and education. They serve Western Michigan University, the public, and educational communities within the paper and allied industries.

Student quote

The amount of support the Paper Technology Foundation has given me throughout my college career is like nothing I have ever seen before.
— Caleb Breining, paper engineering student