Western Michigan University engineering students were introduced this year to the emerging field of flexible hybrid electronics, an innovative process that combines elements of the electronics industry with that of the high-precision printing industry.

WMU students Levi Soto, Jalen Palmore, Irving Quintero, DeVante White and Tykese Brown also attended the Third Annual National Clemson Men of Color Summit this spring that promoted awareness of changing U.S. demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support.

Comprised of nearly 250 students, Dr. Timothy Palmer's business ethics and sustainability class was able to make a huge impact on the local community.

Appropriate drones and onboard instruments are provided when clients contract with UAV consultants from the University to collect and analyze data.

SPLICE Institute just wrapped up its fifth year, offering a place for composers and performers to hone their skills in blending instruments and technology.

WMU's chapter of Engineers without Borders recently organized a project for kids at the Refugee Education Center.

The STEAM Collaboration brings together chemistry, art and music students to create original works derived from mass spectrometry analysis.

In a special awards program for selected U.S. schools, WMU's Department of Geography has been nationally recognized by the American Association of Geographers for providing one of the nation's best master's in geography programs.

WMU is one of a limited number of schools to offer stand-alone academic programs utilizing consumer drones and is about to become the second organization in the world to have a VLF electromagnetic sensor system outfitted on one.

WMU engineering alumnus Jacob Ganzak shares his experiences working at NASA for a year through various internship opportunities.

Michael "Berd" Berdowski, assistant director of intramural sports and recreation programs, has been named Michigan's 2019 Supervisor of the Year by the Midwest Association of Student Employers and Administrators.

Lauren Bliss found her passion for marketing while volunteering at Confections with Convictions.

Business student Sam McGrath shared her passion for reading and writing with kids in an after-school program with Read and Write Kalamazoo.

Dylan Coleman completed 15 hours of service with the family through the Refugee Outreach Collective.

Nora Guensche says she was inspired by the passion of other volunteers at Meals on Wheels.

The sports education camp, hosted every summer by Western Michigan University in conjunction with the Michigan Blind Athletic Association, teaches visually impaired youth important skills and gives graduate students important work experience.

Students involved in the Society for Excellence in Human Resources at WMU participate in professional, social and service events designed to enhance career readiness. Membership in the society helps students gain valuable professional development and networking opportunities with local human resource professionals, among other benefits.

This year's Summer Lecture Series begins with "The Fort St. Joseph Curatorial Fellowship," by Erika Hartley, Fort St. Joseph curatorial Fellow, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Niles District Library, 620 East Main, in Niles.

Master's student Tre Goodhue is developing programming for experiences at facilities like the National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of American History, among others. 

After leaving during his junior year to join the NHL in 2013, DeKeyser earned his bachelor's degree through Extended University Programs.

The Natural Resources Defense Council group taking an electric vehicle road trip around the Midwest will participate in on-campus drop-in conversations from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, with members of the public interested in EV transportation.

Acting at its June 26 meeting, the board approved a 4.3% increase in tuition and required fees for resident undergraduates. Along with passing next academic year's tuition rates, trustees adopted a $423 million general operating fund budget, which represents a less than 1% increase over the previous year.

The WMU Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.

WMU researchers are using federal grant funds to collect information about the geological resources in Michigan that have been deemed vital to the nation's security and economic prosperity.

Magnesium, platinum and potash are among the state's geological resources that hold significant promise for boosting critical minerals production in the United States.

The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Extended University Programs and Haworth College of Business. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Fine Arts and College of Health and Human Services.

From the Office of LBGT Student Services to OUTSpoken and Fab Fest, there are a number of ways for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students, faculty, staff and allies to get involved on campus.

WMU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Beauregard joins 13 other local and national leaders on the Task Force on Women in Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Jeffrey Breneman will return to the University for this critical post, as WMU is his alma mater and also where he initially guided the University’s higher education government relations.

Dr. Yogesh Suryawanshi could be on the path toward a cure for cancer. After receiving his doctorate in biological sciences from WMU in 2017, he secured a job in the department of molecular medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, developing viruses that can attack cancer cells.