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Aerospace student looks to the future with friend and faculty support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… guide him in the right direction, and Sanchez is looking forward to entering the field of aerospace engineering following graduation.   His road to graduation was filled with opportunities, including being part of the … potential, from interplanetary travel and developing new materials for extreme space environments to the possibility …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/looking-future-sanchez

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, … design student, drew inspiration for her line from vintage materials. "I thrifted a whole bunch of jean material, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

News

… have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious … to working one‐on‐one in the classroom to ensure complete material comprehension, she has developed a unique …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … are following in her career path.  While majoring in what was then known as the aviation science and administration … her WMU college visit in 2006 That "magic" started to materialize right after graduation.  "I applied everywhere …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, … focuses on optimizing production schedules, ensuring that material, tooling, and programs are in working order to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

News

… in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aishi Dhar Puja walked through the lobby of Western Michigan University’s … Books for Broncos , which helps students access course materials and textbooks; Student Health Assistance Fund , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… is key to chemical engineer's success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After completing his bachelor’s … dreams. “Pursuing an engineering degree and career isn’t always easy, but Western provides the opportunities to be … in OPEX, I helped optimize areas such as mix design, material handling, and process flows,” explains Collins. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/evan-collins-chenical-engineer

Waldo Library continues to evolve

University Libraries

… Waldo Library continues to evolve Submitted by Angela Brcka … Michigan University Libraries continually invests in making Waldo Library an inclusive and flexible environment for our … than ever for both patrons and library staff to locate materials. New event space to open in 2025 In July, we …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-waldo-library-evolving

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2008 global economic crisis, the Chinese real estate market was sluggish, and we experienced reduced sales on both … market as it does in the U.S. That’s when I realized it was a good time to pursue my dream of studying abroad.” Qi … lectures. Some professors don’t offer many printed course materials, so good English listening skills are essential …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… for the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. As is always the case with supply and demand, lower supply usually … of higher prices and lower product availability to go away at the end of the year. The logistics of getting materials to where they are needed continues to be strained. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267