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WMU student’s health care AI innovation wins $100K through Cultivate 269 pitch competition

News

… offices to pharmacies to the emergency room.   “My father always said, ‘If you can think of it, you can do it.’ And … to continue to move their ideas forward.    “When we set out to build Cultivate 269, the goal was simple : create … modern, integrated payroll and project management software designed specifically for union construction contractors.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/cultivate-269-2026-pitch-competition-winner-sam-marseille

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… home of the WMU Alumni Club of Texas.  It just seems that way.  The innovative aviation enterprise, which is still not … types of aircraft, FreeFlight services and products are designed for safety, flight efficiency, affordability, and … me in decision-making, process improvements and goal-setting, all of which smoothed my way into the world of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… It will replace WMU’s Physical Plant building, which was built in 1921 and carries approximately $7.6 million in … as well: “Collocating University planning, engineering and design functions near firms with which they have established … Der Kley says.  "The Newell Rubbermaid building provides a modern, well-located space that supports our needs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Meet Aviation's 2022 WMU Presidential Scholar - Yewon Lee

College of Aviation

… the College of Aviation. On April 8th, 2022 , she was one of just 50 scholars who were chosen from a class of over 5,000 seniors to receive the Presidential Scholar designation . This is the highest academic honor that WMU … and assistance towards others, not only in group project settings, but also as a resource to her peers.  The College …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/presidentialscholar

Innovation alert: AI marketing projects help students thrive

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University Teaching and Learning, which awarded a series of mini-grants for AI teaching innovation. … access is paired with clear ethical guidance and assignment design, students demonstrate higher levels of critical …     Project by: Andrea Bautista, Kylee Brown, Reilly Kitchen, Andrew Mckibbin and Naomi Perales     AI grants …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/ai-marketing-grants

Third-generation Bronco channels business passion into hands-on classroom experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University, and she'll say family legacy. Or wanting to be like the teacher that inspired her all … entrepreneurship class, and I chose to do it about customer discovery surveys, something I was doing in my own class at … or learning disabilities.  "It's called 'universally designed learning,' and it teaches us how to navigate …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/wmu-business-education-gracie-feckovics-spotlight

Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU Submitted by Jillian … Michigan University will host a community learning event designed to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia, a communication disorder that can affect …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/workshop

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors outstanding students as Presidential Scholars, the highest academic … Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every …   Lily Kieliszewski  Presidential Scholar in Engineering Design and Manufacturing   Lily Kieliszewski. For Lily …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

An energetic start to a career in cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… is not only achieving a robust education, but he is also setting himself up for a fulfilling career. With a Bachelor … degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a … risk management. My goal is to help organizations design security programs that strike a balance between …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/master-science-cybersecurity-gabriel-gyimah

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

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… WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand  Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dick DeVos and WMU President Russ Kavalhuna commemorate the … Aviation Academy (WMAA) today announced a new partnership designed to help meet a sustained need …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway