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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia

News

… WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia Submitted by Anonymous (not … current graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been a participant on one of the international … assistant at the University of Wisconsin's Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43382

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold Case Program has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … Autonomy specializes in camera perception and sensor software. Their flagship product, Lane Detection in Snow (LDIS), …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… from colleges and universities outside the United States, was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the … Earning third place and a What’s Trending Innovation Award were Jorge Aguilar-Mendez from Kalamazoo, Michigan, … served as the team captain. The client for the competition was Plantennas , a company that produces biodegradable plant …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … as artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart hardware and software systems, electric power, battery …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research