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Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… inventory in grocery stores, holding tools in small workshops, and even operating tools in manufacturing plants. … in form of “Cobots”—collaborative robots that interact and work side by side with humans in many industrial settings. … not only complete tasks, but also interact with humans, working side-by-side in many settings. This is the future of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/engineering-programming-collaborative-robots

New interdisciplinary center to address critical challenges in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

… to benefit both students and faculty. Offering professional workshops that provide training to businesses and … research in areas such as risk management, social engineering, malware protection, secure Internet of …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/03/center-addresses-cybersecurity-challenges

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… to stop a growing global threat   The project builds on work Koestler has conducted since joining WMU in 2019, … essential to their development as scientists. Through this work, students gain experience with modern techniques and … future careers.”   Koestler and a group of students who work in the lab. Left to right: Koestler, Candice Churaman, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… join us on Wednesday for a special viewing with our Global Social and Conversation Circle groups. A Reception and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… almost always have a WMU student or two. Other students work with Upward Bound, supporting middle and high schoolers … countries. This semester, a few students are working with United Farm Workers, which provides outreach and support to the migrant …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan University's Engineering Management program. She works on campus at the Haenicke Institute for Global … student from Bangladesh has found meaningful work creating social media content to help students from around the world … at Western.  She is now launching a WMU International social media video series , interviewing students from …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… in how businesses are run day to day. Check out some of the work of leading researchers who are moving the needle toward … for underserved communities. Crowdfunding insights are valuable for entrepreneurs seeking alternative funding sources … for retailers and brands. Exploring environmental, social, and governance practice, reporting, and regulation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

News

… senior-level status for each of her majors. She currently works at the WMU Evaluation Center as a research assistant. … have set high standards for themselves, and their hard work has been supported by WMU faculty and staff campuswide. … for Design Innovation— Malia Hunt of Grass Lake, Michigan Social work— Anne Hensley of Kalamazoo Sociology— Eliana …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration