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LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the School of Communication. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life has come full circle for LZ Granderson : graduating from Western Michigan University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this … at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is different because it’s home. It only makes sense to invest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

News

… writes about today's higher education environment and new plans promoting WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … been for more than two decades. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to serving students. We have numerous top-tier … high schools started to decline. We believe to be about halfway through the trend, which is anticipated to continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… 'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity Submitted by Stacey Lowis … through two large-scale consulting projects for Rhino Media: A Story Company and 44 North, an insurance firm … remote work, so the transition to using the tool full-time was seamless for both faculty and students. Cooper Frost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making strides in some of the fastest moving industries of artificial … (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … is in the picture you took. Humans can interact through different ways such as speaking, writing, drawing and …

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

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio Submitted by Brandi Engel on Liz Skinner flips through sketches of her handheld steamer project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A classroom at the Richmond … her project, Gleam, into the class. "Last semester for housewares, I designed Gleam, a handheld cordless steam cleaner …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … collaboration, students from Western Michigan University's Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) and Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums

News

… Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums … (not verified) on Dunn at the Imagine Gala, where he was presented with a $2.2 million endowed scholarship fund … grads who go on to the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of devotion to students by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40050

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… St., Kalamazoo, hosted by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Nearly 190 jury-selected artists from across the country … first 100 people through the gates will receive rainbow swag from Bell's Brewery. Includes a tailgate party and … history of glass is an international story of industrial, scientific and artistic contributions forging a diversity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services

Haworth College of Business

… WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Ken Jones will be leading the Bronco Source efforts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Chain Services Group, in conjunction with PeoplePlus Software, of Ann Arbor. The partnership will support Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the … ago when a Western Michigan University associate professor was invited to join a Facebook group for a Feed the Fight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261