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Bronson School of Nursing Launches Meader Scholars Program to Support Student Success

College of Health and Human Services

… Bronson School of Nursing Launches Meader Scholars Program to Support Student Success Submitted by Kaylie Crowe on … build confidence, strengthen resilience and stay on track toward graduation and professional practice. This scholarship … nursing school alone." The Meader Scholars Program was created in response to a growing need for proactive …

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

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … and significant impact. Before coming to WMU, Shafer was a customer support representative in the insurance …

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

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

News

… Western Michigan University, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the use of … for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy at … requires an understanding of several interrelated human and machine components. Practice and immersion with these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

News

… workshops, a recognition luncheon, and convocation and awards, followed by a Gold Gathering reception. Other sponsors include the Office … Events A Fulbright workshop for faculty and administrators runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in 1030 Fetzer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

News

… systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space Submitted by Erin Flynn on The SpaceX Falcon 9 … Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his … other students, he got to work designing instrumentation to test viability of electrospray propulsion in space.   “When …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management … Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Tommy Szymanski next to Runway 18L at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) during his internship … "I was given the opportunity to conduct friction testing on all the main departure and arrival runways," he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/syzmanski

Haunted house, massive giveaways, animal ‘cuddle shuttle’ set for biggest Bronco Bash ever

News

… Haunted house, massive giveaways, animal ‘cuddle shuttle’ set for biggest Bronco Bash … Submitted by Erin Flynn on Thousands of people are expected to pack WMU’s Main Campus for Bronco Bash. Plenty of fun … fires off the cannon to kick things off, everyone stops and watches. There’s so much excitement going into the semester …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/bronco-bash-2026

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Speaker Series, featuring speakers from across the country to inform WMU about various subjects relating to topics … for Development of the Next Generation Electric Machines" April 15 at 1 p.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd … Thermal Desalination and Membrane Technologies for Clean Water" April 20 at 11 a.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource … Vision Resource Fair on Saturday, July 18, bringing together organizations, service providers and technology … support for themselves, a family member or a client, we want attendees to leave with valuable information, …

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

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student in Dr. Todd Barkman's molecular biology lab conducts research as … happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab.  “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in … and applying various scientific techniques to ultimately test what the protein from each plant does. Plants included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776