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Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Zachary D. … Nicolas Brown, a doctoral student in the Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles Lab, stand next to their autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… only a few years at WMU, Jacobo already has a lifetime of knowledge and skills under his belt. From professional … is a part of WMU’s 2+2 agreement with the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). This program allows for … with NASA advisors. Our early work was presented in the 2025 Composites, Materials & Structures (CMS) conference. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

New partnership puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at Western Michigan University

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… puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at Western Michigan University Submitted by Erin Flynn … Hagan, third from right, a nursing student with a Spanish minor, shows Kalamazoo Public Schools students around Brown … promoting pathways for student success." Starting in fall 2025, KPS students will be able to take WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/kalamazoo-public-schools-western-michigan-dual-enrollment-spanish-partnership

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… breakthrough into food marketing Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Lily Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in … Lily Zwanka  chose her majors in food marketing and economics due to her passion for food, retail and all … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… returning students to campus for move in and Fall Welcome 2025, a week filled with excitement, community spirit and energy for the new academic year. W hat to know before you arrive   As excitement builds for a new … take the Stadium Drive exit east toward Kalamazoo and turn north on Howard Street for the most direct route to campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on President Edward Montgomery announces the Empowering Futures Scholarships at the Michigan … Mich.—Access to college education is more critical now than it has ever been. Unfortunately, too many talented … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… back to where I was at her age, just starting out, I had no idea that six years later this is what I'd be doing." … planted more than 100 trees and shrubs on campus. Her honors thesis then focused on the mitigation of greenhouse … did for WMU Signature actually changed everything I'm doing now," Wilder says. "I found my passion through this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… with a chemical engineering degree in 2018, having also minored in chemistry and mathematics, and then went directly … and paper engineering,” the Galesburg, Michigan native notes. His studies weren’t always easy, but the courses, and … A Foot in the Door Following his freshman year, and “with no real experience,” Repke says he landed an internship with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… WMU students receive prestigious scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once again, three Western … industry with a strong foundation of helping people, it was no surprise to me that the NGA sponsored this generous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… relationships with their host families,” he says. "It's not uncommon for our students to get invited to family … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these … to Hangzhou, China in summer II and Hikone, Japan for the 2025-2026 academic year. “Thanks to the College of Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad