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Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City … hosted by Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business in late October. The virtual competition, … were named finalists. WMU students faced the real stakes of being prepared to sell, paired with real support from …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education announces new recipients of the 2025 Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies … on greater China and promote public understanding of its history, culture and global impact,” says Dr. Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… by Cole Hinzmann on Gideon Kipkemoi traveled thousands of miles to become an aviation Bronco and pursue his dream … Kipkemoi , a second-year student studying aviation flight science and management and operations, manifested where his … Nakuru, Kenya, in 2021. Following high school, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree for marine engineering at Bandari …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a National Science Foundation-funded conference Feb. 25 in Cincinnati. Sarina Saturn , Ph.D., editor of the ADVANCE Journal for Individual and Institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk found exciting challenges … experience-driven learning in the many labs at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at Western has been getting to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe … of Education and Human Development and College of Arts and Sciences, will provide funding for 10 scholars to earn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

News

… ‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The … student. Earlier this month, he was named Pop Vocalist of the Year in the 2025 Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry. He also released a cover of former coach Niall Horan’s song “This Town” on Spotify …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights Submitted by Megan Looker on David … Kemp, left, works with Jake Atkins, an aviation flight science student, in a lab at the College of Aviation. From … the college hopes to develop the program into a four-year bachelor’s degree that can cover many facets of the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

News

… Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service … and elevate the WMU community. Dr. Whitney DeCamp , professor of sociology, and  Dr. Lori Wingate , Ph.D.'09, … in external funding from sponsors such as the National Science Foundation and Centers for Disease Control and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate