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Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

News

… Michigan, brought a single-batch soap-making robot to life this summer while working at Moetion Technologies, a … and Landon Sykes in his company's office. “They built and tested this system, so it has all the components needed to … says Ben Moes , company owner and CEO. “The customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lynn Martin (left) and Travis Fettes (right) are plant operators in WMU’s Paper Pilot Plant. Did you know there’s a full … The Paper Pilot Plant contains a 24-inch Fourdrinier paper machine with stock preparation and a recycling plant that … in paper products used for beverages and food is that the wax or plastic coating applied to make the product water …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… all at once, but above all, I feel honored and grateful to serve in this capacity," says Heather Stanley, who has … hands of someone whose heart beats for the brown and gold. Stanley brings palpable energy, enthusiasm and school … give back to the place that shaped me. “When this position was posted last summer, I initially viewed it through the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Valley Oaks system update

News

… the units are being unplugged and residents are being asked to keep them disconnected until further notice.  There have … be available for installation. Will there be a hole in my wall open to the outside?  The units are not being removed … Yes. Windows in Valley Oaks are able to be opened. Be aware that there are no screens in the windows. Are there …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/valley-oaks-system-update

WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia

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… WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia Submitted by Anonymous (not … teams, working at a radio telescope array in Australia to track the phenomenon, known as a kilonova. The event was … as a major scientific advance." A Process that produces gold and silver Simulation showing two neutron stars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43382

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… Mey Wong , B.S.'22, made connections at a job fair that led to a successful internship and information technology job at … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … across the state and country. The career connections are a testament to Western's focus on experiential learning. "Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Fraternity camps out for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

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… 48 consecutive hours Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 19-21 , to raise funds for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. … "We support Habitat's affordable housing mission and want to help as much as we can in our own way, and Campus Campout is that way. 

"ATO uses its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4971

Family Weekend is Coming Soon!

Student Engagement

… Ott on Broncos,   Let’s be honest: your family probably wants to see you. Not through FaceTime. Not through a quick dinner before they drive home. They want to actually spend time with you.   That’s what Family …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/09/familyweekend2026

Learn more about campus wellness resources at health expo

News

… health expo Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on The expo is open to the University community. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … Health & Wellness Expo 2013 will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 , at the Student Recreation … WMU students, employees and retirees and offers them a way to learn about health and wellness resources available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10142

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

…  – Dr. Alvis Fong Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) advances draw headlines around the … life, all while promising exciting and unexpected changes. To Dr. Alvis Fong , professor of computer science and a … for “smart” machines to eventually take mundane tasks away from human operators in industry and elsewhere. But they …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education