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Western Michigan University students take first at Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… from colleges and universities across Michigan, WMU teams showcased innovative startup concepts and … Meyer presents on Lampure at the startup challenge. Another WMU innovation also stood out during the competition. … demonstrating the creativity and design strength of WMU students. Lampure combines functional design with home …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2026/03/first-michigan-collegiate-startup-challenge
WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.
News
… WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income … The Sichel Series The Sichel Series is organized by the WMU Department of Economics and named in honor of Werner Sichel, a longtime WMU economics professor and former department chair, who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
W Magazine
… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication … have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is a leading voice in the field. Dr. Autumn Edwards , a … alongside associate editors, Dr. Chad Edwards of WMU’s School of Communication and former WMU professor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097
Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color
News
… Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women … says Micah Clark , a first officer at Endeavor Air and 2017 WMU graduate. "It's important to be part of it. I'm very … firsthand the impact support can have. As a student at WMU, without a car, she had a flight instructor who would …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257
Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. - WMU alumnus Molly Dixon never thought that a class she took … studied abroad in Costa Rica during her sophomore year at WMU. She wears traditional Costa Rican clothing in this … former global learning manager at the Haenicke Institute. “WMU is committed to comprehensive internationalization, …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies
New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan
News
… New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West … for our community," says Dr. Satish Deshpande , dean of WMU's Haworth College of Business. "The opportunity to grow … their own financial and emotional investments." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872
WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday
News
… WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, … Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Paula M. Davis April 25, 2023 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71506
WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth
Haworth College of Business
… WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women … Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of Business. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More women … Laurel Ofstein , associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of Business, contributed to a study …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104
WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
News
… WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland … and disseminate their unique archival materials using WMU's long-established digital collections infrastructure … , associate dean for resources and digital strategies at WMU Libraries. The project is funded in part with a Library …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595
Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain
Haworth College of Business
… Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve … on and improve processes will drive that success.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Molly Goaley April 20, 2020 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59026