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College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2. The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0
Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace
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… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220
Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204
Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference
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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Orderly." Friday, Oct. 9 , keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who received her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282
Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.” Schneider encourages other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … using drones. The goal is to improve safety in campus-like settings by expanding surveillance coverage, with an …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty
Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni
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… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think graduating from college in general, to me, was like winning the lottery," says Zenia Gutierrez , a … and driven by purpose, our first-generation students set a high bar of achievement that makes the Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691
Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Angel Morales has been working toward being an occupational therapist since he was little—he just didn't always have the words for his … my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is for me.'" Set to graduate Saturday, June 25 , with a master's degree, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336
Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and compete with a solar car. Their … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445