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Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s … 2025—including top honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for …   “It’s a really great recognition of all the hard work, the entrepreneurial leap by the CEOs we work with, our …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Anonymous (not verified) on   The Honorable Dr. Betty Udongo, a 2009 graduate of Western Michigan University’s … science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational opportunities for children in … said it has been difficult to retain quality teachers; however, all of these challenges do not lessen her …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… role within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and how working in IT is shaping her future. Hannah Craft works as a … staff with common technology issues, while also enjoying downtime to work on coursework when things are quiet. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… post jobs), or navigating job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in … Career Night Participants will have the opportunity to network with employers recruiting for various finance positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… enjoying the benefits of your new electric vehicle (EV) and working hard to protect the life of its battery, … and your vehicle safe. WMU researchers are investigating how your EV may be vulnerable to cyberphysical attacks on … and aerospace engineering, and Moayad Altawalbeh , a doctoral student in computer science. Bhattacharjee’s team …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-security-research

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Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… a degree in music therapy. Photo by Jeri Love Lane’s work exemplifies the kind of equity‑driven, community‑minded leadership fostered at WMU. As Kelcie Douglas , faculty specialist in WMU’s Department of … leadership in blindness and low‑vision education highlight how Broncos continue to expand accessibility—on campus and …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/menu

Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll

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… Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Sharma earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and now works as a research scientist at Toyota. “Hands-on … at Western, I found my plan and exactly what I wanted to do,” says criminal justice studies graduate Jordan Rundhaug, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/career-outcomes-report-2024-25

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on … comes at the culmination of their three-year study, which showed the application the team developed reduced pediatric … the EMS team and how they function with each other, and worked on the user experience for the application developed. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… “Workforce education is at the forefront of what we do. The most in-demand graduates will be those trained in … paper engineering With a unique background in understanding how high pressure affects polymer physics and chemistry, … modern malware threats, with an emphasis on ransomware and cryptojacking, which aim at making financial profit. She is …

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

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… serves as the day camp director at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always … her journey at Sherman Lake as a day camp counselor. "I showed up a little bit lost when I arrived to Western," … profession, her message is clear: seek out support networks like TRIO FESP, embrace the necessity of flexibility, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership