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Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing. After 28 years, Veeck is retiring with an impact in both … my students leave with a deep appreciation for the power of scientific research,” she says. “Understanding how to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

Late scholar Timothy Light leaves a lasting impact on Western

W Magazine

… education at Western, died Dec. 14, 2025, in Kalamazoo. After teaching in Hong Kong and later serving in leadership … to WMU in 1991 as a distinguished visiting professor. He was granted tenure in 1992, teaching comparative religion …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/late-scholar-timothy-light-leaves-lasting-impact

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

News

… Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … changed my career trajectory, because I’m exploring my scientific research and science concepts in art in a way … second cohort.    Trapp came to Western to study with Gill after managing a nature center for several years.   Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

Need meets invention: WMU-built tool tackles PDF accessibility

University Libraries

… more challenging.  Gallagher decided to develop ReadReady after finding only a few commercial solutions that would … documents that meet federal accessibility standards. Software tools that help blind and low-vision users read and … have worked to make accessible collections, spaces and services, and delivering quality curricular experiences is …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/05/wmu-built-tool-tackles-pdf-accessibility

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … research project in support of the Artemis and Lunar Gateway missions, contributing critical data to help ensure the … chair and director of the accelerator laboratory, provided scientific leadership and oversight.    Josh Byers , machine …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … up into store management during her undergraduate years. After college graduation, she transitioned to the … Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

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

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they … and Whipple presented their project, “A Fully Flexible Handheld Wireless Estrogen Sensing Device,” at the 2022 … estradiol with comparable accuracy to conventional methods. After testing our prototype, we found that our device was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … WMU Aviation Flight Science student Guadalupe Guzman Ramos after earning his instrument flight rating Now a senior … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

News

… Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … was found near Traverse City in 1989. More than 35 years after the crime, detectives reopened the case, and newly … this, multiplying resources and leveraging the types of services available through the WMU Cold Case Program can’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators