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Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world … were) students using the hammocks, students sitting on the grass and talking with friends. I liked the fountains and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Early registration extended for livable communities conference

News

… and geomatic engineering faculties. Previously, she was deputy director of the London Health Observatory and led … of London's Mayor's Transport and other strategies. Mindell was also the principal investigator for a cross-disciplinary … AARP Board of Directors. Schneidewind's primary duty as president is to act as the principal national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

Faculty Senate approves design for general education revision

News

… curriculum and the decision to revise it. The next step was to design a model to guide the revision. With that … resourcing by the end of the 2017-18 academic year. "This was a definitive action on the design document that has been … want to acknowledge the work of the group who did this heavy lifting as well as those who have begun working on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40176

Dr. Jennifer P. Bott named chair of WMU’s Department of Marketing

Haworth College of Business

… reasons to say yes. The positive energy here is real, and I want to help amplify it.” Bott is keen to build upon the … faculty and students to alumni and organizations that want to invest in what the department does. “I am thrilled … education changes lives, families and communities, and I want to be part of that. The most rewarding moments in my …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jennifer-bott-marketing-chair

Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist

College of Aviation

… located in the Lake Michigan shoreline community about halfway up the state's Lower Peninsula.  He is the director of … Request College of Aviation Information  Nothing like that was on his horizon when, six months into his stint as one of … 20s.    Grounded but not down and out, Freye knew he still wanted an aviation-focused career and COA Professor Lori …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

News

… (May 2020)  WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic : Jay … the Resilient Project—bringing together dozens of Broadway stars to sing his inspirational anthem, "Resilient," … inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways : Students in WMU's 'A Moment of Magic' chapter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… new challenges and learning opportunities. Building Toward Cybersecurity Currently pursuing a master’s degree in … benefits, Anthony sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s … Rocket League, Hollow Knight, and a bit of Call of Duty. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our … the day-to-day operations of the company. “Tight Line was a grass field in the summer of 2018. Today we are launching a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67020

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… Michigan University is leading an effort to develop software that will keep systems running in all conditions. Dr. … Vehicles Lab , and doctoral student Nick Goberville were awarded a grant from the Michigan Translational Research and … driver's assistance and autonomous systems. You can have heavy snow cover, light snow or actual snowing conditions. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… distributed boxes to hundreds of people in their cars. “It was really nice to be out in public and actually see the … for,” he says.  “Part of the reason we joined the guard was to be able to give back to our neighbors. We are also … The son of a Michigan National Guard officer, a sense of duty to his country was in his blood. He chose Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294