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Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… major from Elmhurst, Illinois, and Sunseeker's mechanical manager. "This event has been the culmination of hard work for … also start getting to work on designing the next Sunseeker model. While the team is extracurricular, members say being … taken a lot of the same classes I'm taking," says Faulk. Zachary Kostelansky , a manufacturing engineering major from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Trustee Kelly Burris , B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of … term of a vacated seat, and she was reappointed in 2024 to an eight-year term. “Although Trustee Burris has … Central and Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, nonprofit organizations that provide free air transportation to medical …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… put her German skills to the test.    “I think my professional journey will have a lot of cool advancements in … Blankenship has spent her time engaging in student organizations and completing an internship. A member of the … Blankenship was an intern for a small start-up in 2024, Canine Innovation, where she developed an electronics …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… living the modest life I live without the added stress of finances for a while and continue my education at WMU." A U.S. … in English literature before transferring to WMU in spring 2024. Powers chose Western for several reasons, including … at Western Operation Hat Trick (OHT) is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

WMU board considers parcel sales in BTR Park North, welcomes new trustee

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… and current WMU graduate student will complete the final years of the seat vacated in 2021 by Ron Kitchens. Hoadley's term ends Dec. 31, 2024. Individuals who wish to address the board during public comment periods must notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann at by 5 p.m. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67507

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… graduate, Sergei Akhmatdinov, B.S.E.’23, has been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for … into an outstanding technical leader.” Beginning in fall 2024, Akhmatdinov will pursue a Ph.D. in computer … near the Tau Beta Pi Bent, the official symbol of the organization. Contact: Cindy Wagner April 24, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… free and open to the public The lecture series begins today , Friday, Feb. 2, with two talks hosted by the … “It is Impossible to be Morally Responsible for Irrationality: An Epistemic Regress Argument,” at 3:30 p.m. in Room … the Kalamazoo Public Library , is part of Reading Together 2024 . The 2024 Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture is titled “ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Three local organizations are launching an event series this fall encouraging … is a life well lived?”  Across several months during the 2024-25 academic year, the series will offer a variety of …   The organizations teaming up to coordinate this series are: the Kalamazoo Lyceum, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative Submitted by Anonymous … being announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter today in San Jose, California. Speaking at NASA's Ames … universities, several U.S. states, and not-for-profit organizations. Institute to benefit multiple industries Atashbar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… students in health education using different tools and methods,” Gatz adds. “This scholarship has made me worry less … for next year. It's a big relief knowing I have some financial support.” Iskandar Kholmatov Iskander Kholmatov is … each year. Make a gift Contact: Sara Volmering April 25, 2024

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships