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Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on WMU alumnus … and Hitachi Astemo Americas President and CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. … post-graduation. Castellano discusses his inspiration How do you stay involved with WMU and the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on … places, and planet under the Okanagan Charter .  Administered by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GCBI) and … and daily usage, the 162,000+ square foot building is a showcase example of diverse sustainable construction. …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a teen who spent his entire life tearing apart cars and anything he could get … the kid that wanted to take things apart to figure out how they worked,” he says. “And over time, it slowly … at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond the world of business. He hopes to use the skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… inside and out Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adaora Osolu is ready for her career to take off after majoring in … the unexplored—whether it's the wilderness, the sky or the far reaches of space. Now approaching graduation from … it even more," she says. "I really enjoyed learning about how the plane works. I'm a very curious person by nature, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… Submitted by Ross Fuller on Dr. Robyn Edwards, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Department of Special Education …   “Even as an ESL professional, I experienced firsthand how difficult it was to communicate with a student whose … language growth and connection in extroverted learners. Outgoing students use the technology to boost speaking and …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Michigan Gov. Snyder makes campus stop for WMUK taping

News

… on Gov. Snyder KALAMAZOO— Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder visited the Western Michigan University campus July 25 to … for WMUK-FM's recently launched news and public affairs show "WestSouthwest." The far-ranging session touched on a variety of topics through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8360

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on NBC Today Show reporter and anchor Savannah Sellers interviews WMU … Ashlyn Kuersten 's voicemail and inbox. Everyone, it seems, is interested in her Cold Case Program —a first-of-its-kind … "My most rewarding experience with the Cold Case Program so far was attending Patrick Gilham's sentencing," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… University’s College of Arts and Sciences extend much farther than the hallways of main campus buildings like … and academic study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, … “Many in the U.S., especially students, don’t realize just how much more there is to the world,” says Wilke, who is

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment Submitted by Chris Hybels on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing … scalability in student assessments. "My research looks into how well AI grading systems, especially ones using GPT, can …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research