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Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… mechanical engineering student Dorian Olson was little, his personal hero was a popular one. Marvel’s Iron Man has … a better quality of life for those in need,” says Olson. “What excites me the most about this field is that it is … and ideas that continue to push the boundaries of what can be done. I want to help people in some shape or …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… on Students from 89.1 WIDR-FM earned recognition as finalists in 16 categories, including Best Overall Station. … Caity Ahearne , the station’s program director, agrees.   “What makes WIDR special is the opportunities the station has … at WIDR has opened so many doors for me,” he says. “The biggest way it has affected my life is by connecting me to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… staff members received 2011-12 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support … May 17. The awards and spring luncheon, which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.— The  Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting three book clubs during the spring semester … how to live a good life.  Life Worth Living : A Guide to What Matters Most by  Miroslav Volf ,  Matthew Croasmun and … philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open with his wife Jennifer Pierce Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, Jason Tedrow … and ensuring success for its private equity sponsor. What excites you most about leading InProduction as its CEO? … business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

Accountancy student puts industry learning into action at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Accountancy student Hosanna Ndikumana is taking big career strides at Western Michigan … with peers and mentors who challenge me to think bigger. Career preview events, employer panels and hands-on … Ndikumana got to visit five companies to learn more about what they do, their culture and their day-to-day operations. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-hosanna-ndikumana-externships-nabainc

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western … methods, graffiti, and basic woodworking skills to express what I feel are fun and thoughtful, functional Art toys, … accuracy and the potential for overreliance. The study suggests that AI chatbots can serve as effective academic …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… covering a timely topic: gender in the workplace. SPuRS is a co-curricular graduation requirement at WMU Haworth, … current business leaders face helps students prepare for what they may encounter in the professional workforce, as … is that events like this encourage students to reflect on what they are looking for in a career,” says Jennifer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kimberly Carter, superintendent of Battle … Year by the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA). Carter, who has served as superintendent … and excellence. “Dr. Carter’s work reflects the heart of what we value at Western Michigan University: leadership …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang , … holds a special place in our hearts because it celebrates what we have always believed: the bridge between East and … world too often divided, the China Institute reminds us of what unites us: culture, learning and a shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award