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Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Kristina Lemmer works in the … Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her exceptional professional distinction, … the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Air Force Research Laboratory, United …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alan Turfe has been … Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … positions with profit-and-loss responsibilities at Thermo Fisher Scientific, IDEX Corp., GM and Fresenius …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

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

Physics

… program with spaceflight materials research Submitted by Sara Dillon on The Artemis II mission patches on the … Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … 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. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… three decades of research, teaching and growth Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ I can say with … to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. … 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

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni and Retired Air Force … University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Turfe elected vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Turfe elected vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU Trustee Alan Turfe KALAMAZOO, … of Trustees meeting held on Sept. 28 , Trustee Alan Turfe was elected as the vice chair, a role he will undertake for … full P&L responsibilities at NYSE-listed companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, IDEX Corp. and General Motors. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73054

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… research while training future scientists Submitted by Alison Nuismer on Dr. Benjamin Koestler , an associate … Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … research opportunities teach students how to apply the scientific method to real-world problems—an essential …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

WMU’s online master’s in education programs ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News & World Report

College of Education and Human Development

… online master’s in education programs ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News & World Report Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The College of … the nation for Best Online Master’s in Education Programs  by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition places the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/us-news-ranks-wmu-online-graduate-education-nation-state

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

News

… dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Jimenez, a kinetic imaging student, … 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 …

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

Governor appoints new members to WMU Board of Trustees

News

… appoints new members to WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Kurtis Trevan KALAMAZOO, … to welcome Trustees Trevan and Turfe," says President Edward Montgomery . "I look forward to the expertise and … Turfe served as Group President of Anatomical Pathology at Thermo Fisher Scientific and its global headquarters was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62619