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From safer helmets to heated gloves: students unveil capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

…   View all projects and the schedule by department.   Smart Industrial Heated Glove   Electrical and Computer … utilizes advanced multi-layer screen printing to maintain warmth in temperatures as low as negative 40 degrees …   For Morton, a major perk of focusing on this project was applying classroom skills to a tangible, self-produced …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/senior-engineering-design-conference-spring-2026

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … three years at Bartelt Aviation and one at Fort Wayne Air Service.  The former was his first chance to use his A&P …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her exceptional professional distinction, … than $7.5 million in external research funding across 30 awards from agencies including the National Science … 2022. Dr. John O. Hallquist earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from WMU in 1970 and went on to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor

In Print, summer 2026

W Magazine

… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … a memoir. Faculty specialist’s textbook promotes screen awareness for early childhood educators Melinda Holohan , … world. Published by Teachers College Press, “Screen‑Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

News

… WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand  Submitted by Paula M. … increasing the need for strong educational pathways into aviation programs and the workforce.   WMAA students learn about the new WMU-WMAA Pathway Program. WMAA, located adjacent to the Gerald R. Ford …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway

WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

College of Health and Human Services

… Fair on Saturday, July 18, bringing together organizations, service providers and technology vendors dedicated to … from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Health and Human Services, 1240 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. Visitor parking … support for themselves, a family member or a client, we want attendees to leave with valuable information, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/southwestmichiganvisionresourcefair

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … the grove, PDC has partnered closely with WMU's Landscape Services, including their arborists, and the WMU Tree … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every … day. With new threats arising daily, Al Rasbi finds new ways to enhance his skills with every project he takes on.   … says Al Rasbi.   Luke Borowski   Presidential Scholar in Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Register to … The Aviation Hall of Honor and the Excellence in Diversity Award are two of the college’s highest accolades—celebrating … exemplify the spirit of innovation, mentorship, and service. From trailblazing alumni to champions of diversity, …

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

Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation

News

… Aviation, the world’s largest privately owned business jet service provider, has established the J. Robert Duncan … power of people to drive the business aviation industry forward. Throughout his decades of leadership at Duncan … also will support development of new academic pathways, including:  A technical leadership pathway within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/duncan-aviation-gift-endowed-professorship-college-aviation