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Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

News

… a walk into uncharted territory with a park straight out of the Mesozoic era that will expand educational opportunities for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences , is drawing enthusiasts to campus from across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Culture and football team topics at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Lester KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The culture of Western Michigan University's football team will be the topic at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series at 8 a.m. Friday, … of the Arena Football League 2 in 2002. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from WMU in 2000 and was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45236

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… plan will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by the Haworth … Gistelinck earned a master’s degree in musicology and bachelor’s degree in history of arts. Prior to earning his … American Orchestras, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, International Academy of Jazz, International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

Graduate student awarded for research in sustainability

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… an impact with her research pursuits. With the guidance of Dr. Ying Thaviphoke , assistant professor of industrial … managerial techniques and philosophies. Forson hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and has more than 10 years …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75670

Breathing new life into historical collections through data harvesting

University Libraries

… ledgers into research-ready datasets thanks to the help of Collections as Data Intern Patricia Sebastian .  … research. The ledgers contain handwritten accounts of people who lived at the Kalamazoo County Poorhouse from … pursuing her master’s degree in library and information science at San José State University, Sebastian worked with …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-data-harvesting

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on Gates (front row, far right) in the village of Kolokani, Mali Serving refugees from all over the world … an international focus,” said Gates, assistant director of WMU’s ESL program, the Center for English Language and … High School in Dewitt, Mich. in 2002, Gates completed a bachelor’s degree in social work and peace and justice …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… an Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2025 Conference … assess the financial viability, scalability and efficiency of adopting a hybrid manufacturing process. The conference … is pursuing his Ph.D. in engineering and applied sciences, specializing in advanced manufacturing, additive …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. KALAMAZOO, … Award, bestowed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to an alumnus who has achieved exceptional success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… Republic is now open. Students travel just outside one of the Free Trade Zone areas, in the Northwest region of the country.  The 3‑credit course blends eight days of … Susan Pozo , professor of economics in College of Arts and Sciences, the course fulfills WMU Essential Studies Level 1: …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Administrator elected to national engineering board

News

… high-level Western Michigan University administrator is one of seven officers who were elected to the American Society … education in the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was elected by the society's membership to chair … Foundation and Learn and Serve America. Kline earned a bachelor's and doctoral degree in chemical engineering from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981