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Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kelsi Schmottlach … the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, which was constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The students were treated to a number of meals featuring traditional and regional cuisine. Charnesky …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… Cybersecurity student dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, … McElroy ’s website reads “student, builder, hacker, dreamer!” And this cybersecurity student is learning, … cybersecurity research, workshops, and sharing findings with the community. Students get experience with real …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

Paper engineering students awarded scholarships from professional organizations

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Paper engineering students awarded scholarships from professional organizations … on Three WMU students received scholarships totalling nearly $20,000 during the annual TAPPI conference. Shown are … Li, professor of chemical and paper engineering, and Meegan Heerlyn. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72325

University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

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… Angel and Katelyn Langwith as Jimmy and Millie (Photo credit: John Lacko) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … of being a successful, modern woman in Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31404

Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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… rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag on the rugby pitch. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hitting … Brown is mastering both. The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762

From the Eras Tour to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer

Haworth College of Business

… to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Taylor Swift on stage … is a business student putting her authentic self forward at Western Michigan University. A senior majoring in … professional opportunities. Jasmine Vicencio “My most rewarding professional experience as a student has been landing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72060

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… about people and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow professionally and personally. — Jose … Inspired by Family and Opportunity Jose’s journey to WMU was inspired by his sister, Evey Ortiz-Martinez, a standout … Help Desk—helping students, staff, and alumni while building the skills to launch his career. Tech One on the Front …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on The nation’s … people to Kalamazoo in February, and will focus on empowerment and education within the community. It’s a celebration … by graduate assistant Ronald DeVrou in 1989, the office was just the sixth of its kind in the nation at the time, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … Chemistry in July 2020, Grunert Kowalske is the lead on a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation S-STEM grant … as well as receiving the prestigious Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award in 2014, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … with the Seattle Seahawks.    During a special pre-game ceremony, Western student Brian Cross , a cybersecurity … in the Detroit metro area, where the University proudly has nearly 47,000 alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner