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WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

News

… advanced manufacturing workforce," WMU President Edward Montgomery says. "WMU is excited to collaborate with … for individuals to earn college credits to be used toward a degree or certification. The facility includes 3D printers and scanners, a CAD/CAM lab, plasma cutter, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178

Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift

Haworth College of Business

… positions for sales faculty Technology and software upgrades Operational expenses “The Robert S. Kaiser … earning their degree. “Bob Kaiser is a visionary who always has his eye on the future,” says Dr. Satish Deshpande , … solutions for a diverse range of industrial and commercial customers. From mission-critical data centers, to battery …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… instilled in me a good work ethic and a commitment to customer service." "Dave gave me a lot of great advice in … degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … in the southeast part of the state in 2007.  "I have always been interested in aviation," she says.  "By the time I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … the methodology and learning habit you formed along the way. In machine learning, we have the same challenge. We … they would like to mine and utilize to better serve their customers, and most enterprises are reluctant to provide …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… with experience Submitted by Chris Hybels on Anaia Kassenda walks the runway during MODA's Fashion Show at the Gilmore Car Museum in … where pieces are designed to the specifications of the customer. "They're very extravagant; they're not what you …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

News

… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … professional development workshops on topics such as customer cultivation, intellectual property rights and … begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. Project Vinci plans to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

News

… their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … up in a small family heating and cooling business where I was a part-time helper, installing and sealing sheet metal … design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D printed prototype with them to Minneapolis, where there's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As an intern, he … mass spectrometry, and drafted parts and modifications for customers across the laboratory. This experience not only … three have helped Funk shape his future. “Joe’s goal has always been to be a hands-on engineer working on advanced …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University, Western Outfitters is transforming the way students prepare for success. More than a closet of … individuals connected to WMU and from partnerships with Edwards Garment, Plato’s Closet and Goodwill Industries of … business information systems students is also developing a custom inventory tracking system, giving them valuable …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/western-outfitters-fashion-clothing-career-internship-campus-free-resource