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Unlocking history through digital scholarship

University Libraries

… ways, and this project aims to do just that.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.   Contact: Sara Volmering February 26, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-digital-scholarship

Late scholar Timothy Light leaves a lasting impact on Western

W Magazine

… in leadership roles at Kalamazoo College, Light came to WMU in 1991 as a distinguished visiting professor. He was … Light Center for Chinese Studies, a lasting cornerstone of WMU’s engagement with China that continues to advance …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/late-scholar-timothy-light-leaves-lasting-impact

Western set to compete with top U.S. universities in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on The launch event for the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge. WMU team member Jonathan Girier-Dufournier is pictured with a WMU pennant near the center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Asher , principal investigator for the project, director of WMU’s Automated Driving Assurance Lab, and associate …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/ecocar-innovation-challenge-gm

State-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… talent. A nearly $700,000 investment is helping WMU develop a robust pipeline for Michigan’s advanced … of projected new technical jobs at risk of going unfilled. “WMU’s faculty expertise in batteries, semiconductors, and … and computer engineering, who is leading the charge at WMU.  Doctoral students Valliammai Palaniappan and Tony …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-semiconductor-learning

Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… her path to becoming the first woman to graduate from WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, she was … and Gladysz is cheering them on through her support of the WMU Society of Women Engineers (SWE). “Thanks to Margean’s … which has not happened in a while,” says Aya Zahreddine, WMU SWE president and industrial and entrepreneurial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award

Breathing new life into historical collections through data harvesting

University Libraries

… think of data management and data in a new way.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Sara Volmering February 26, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-data-harvesting

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and construction engineering students. From left … University, Michigan Technological University and Western. WMU students received three of the six scholarships awarded this year. All WMU recipients are studying civil engineering in WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… training program Submitted by Bradley Horstman on 2011 WMU international graduate assistants Teaching international … prepare to teach or work with undergraduate students at WMU. Light said the program provides students an orientation … when Light tasked herself with developing a program at WMU. Content and delivery was determined by researching …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature-0

Saudi student follows a family tradition of becoming a Bronco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in the footsteps of his parents, who both graduated from WMU in the early 1980s. Ahmed says it meant a lot to his … revisit memories of their Bronco days. He first enrolled in WMU’s intensive English program—CELCIS, Center for English … master’s program in organizational analysis leadership in WMU’s College of Education and Human Development.  “I came …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ahmed-alashi-spotlight

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… After a successful launch for faculty and staff last year, WMU is bringing the same engaging, real-world security … information, and build security habits that carry beyond WMU. What is NINJIO? NINJIO delivers short, animated … the importance of cybersecurity education for the WMU community: WRAVEN Bronco Cybersecurity Club Western …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24