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Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … to future goals at the University, McElroy and Burns were always thinking of unique ways to make the most of their first year at Western in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … University in 2013 as a single mother in her 30s. She wasn't the typical college student, but that never worried … class taught techniques Thompson now uses daily in vendor contracts and lease agreements. The skills proved …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

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

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

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive … continued. “This work supports our goal to help anyone who wants to make it here in Michigan.”  Lepisto says Sleeping …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

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

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

The Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University celebrates one year of impact

The Evaluation Lab

… I now have greater confidence in myself and my abilities. I was accepted into the University of Michigan's Master of … focusing on community change. I truly believe the lab was pivotal in helping me reach this point." For Lori … highlight.  “Seeing the lab take off has been immensely rewarding,” Wingate remarks.  “The lab aligns with WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/news/2025/02/evaluation-lab-anniversary

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

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … Depuy preparing to fly a WMU Cirrus SR20 DePuy was raised in Naperville, Ill., which is 28 miles west of … Valley High School in 2013.  Father-and-son time often was breakfasting at a nearby airport watching planes come …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy