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IT@WMU brings Merit Network to campus to talk about national computing resources for WMU researchers

Information Technology

… on National Computing Resources for WMU Researchers: An Awareness Session Merit Network, WMU's longtime partner, is coming to campus to walk through the national-scale computing resources … 2-3 p.m.  Chemistry Building 1st Floor Hallway Stick around after the presentation for an informal hour with Dr. Dagg …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/09/it-wmu-brings-merit-network-campus-talk-about-national-computing-resources-wmu

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As an intern, he … skills but also refined his soft skills by working between scientific disciplines to achieve desired results as a team. … his academic work, including one of his favorite courses. “After completing Mr. Konkel’s fabrication and assembly …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings

News

… are holding me up,” he says. “As soon as I could start walking, I was skating.” Slukynsky is starting his … with the NHL's LA Kings. (Photo courtesy: LA Kings) Now, after winning a national championship with Western Michigan … and leadership development, financial education, community service and personal brand management. “Anyone I talk to, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-finance-grant-slukynsky-wmu-hockey-los-angeles-kings

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

News

… and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan … startups to health care information technology and service operations.   “Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … for all I do, and I am often humbled by their appreciation. After all, helping them is my job!” And it’s a job that … Law, says Dr. Jim DeMello, chair. “During her 15 years of service to the department, she has done a fantastic job of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

… were published in Biochemistry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the scientific world ebbs, changes and flows with new findings, … so early on is really cool.” The students became involved after contacting Stull, inquiring about the opportunity to … a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was willing and eager to give these undergraduates a chance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73679

Need meets invention: WMU-built tool tackles PDF accessibility

University Libraries

… more challenging.  Gallagher decided to develop ReadReady after finding only a few commercial solutions that would … documents that meet federal accessibility standards. Software tools that help blind and low-vision users read and … have worked to make accessible collections, spaces and services, and delivering quality curricular experiences is …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/05/wmu-built-tool-tackles-pdf-accessibility

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

News

… for developing 2013's most outstanding map product or service in North and South America. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change received the award from the International Map Industry Association … "Maps like the ones from the USGS and other agencies are scientific documents. Comparing maps of the same area over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Register to … exemplify the spirit of innovation, mentorship, and service. From trailblazing alumni to champions of diversity, … students to pursue flight training in the U.S.  After earning his degree, Woo served as a flight instructor …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

News

… talk about "Science, Engineering, Adventure and Education: Service with the U.S. Antarctic Program" in a free lecture … temperatures of -107 F. He also will describe the scientific work in which he was involved, including efforts to include high school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604