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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lachtar, Sang Heon Kang, Heon Park and Jinghao Li are leading research in diverse areas that advance engineering and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

News

… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty … Baker, Lemmer and Litvinova will be honored at the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , alongside recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… learning program expansions Submitted by Erin Flynn on Funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is … in his lab. “For Michigan to lead the nation and win the war for talent, we must close the talent gap,” said Ava … division has also: Connected and trained more than 2,600 people directly into good-paying, high-tech roles with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… alumni recognized for achievements Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … Geoscience Education. Her work has been supported by over $600,000 in external funding.     DEPARTMENT, SCHOOL OR …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on People often asked Hank Williams Jr. why he did certain things -- a lot of them bad. In song and verse, … Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … this was a civil-service job and the company received 600 applicants for one position.” Not to be deterred, the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the WMU Department of … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856