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Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success Submitted by Kayla … with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , … from WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, she was among a very small percentage of women in the United …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award

WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs Submitted by Kayla … of its battery, cybersecurity experts at WMU are studying ways to keep you and your vehicle safe. WMU researchers are … attacks on your battery management system and researching ways to stop them. With a grant from the U.S. Department of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-security-research

University Theatre announces 2017-18 season

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… sale now. Order by calling (269) 387-6222. 2017-18 SEASON "Waiting to be Invited," Sept. 22 through Oct. 8 It's the summer of … a downtown Atlanta department store. Their purpose is to "test" their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Grace Eishen … YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … assignments, helped me to list out everything, make sure I was turning in things on time, and make sure I was acing my …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program Submitted by … one of five premier higher education institutions selected to launch the 2026 Education Preparation Provider (EPP) … experiences, creating more affordable and flexible pathways into the profession, and establishing sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… down barriers Submitted by Erin Flynn on Athletes crouch to play goalball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A rubber ball thuds on … team. In a synchronized sprawl, three athletes dive toward the jingling noise as they try to defend their net, … says. "Every year we do a pre- and post-interview and test skills before and after camp, and I was totally shocked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on  Lillian Alter KALAMAZOO, … competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest … College Outstanding Performances (Gregory Jasperse) Gold Company Songbird, Small Vocal Jazz Group Undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach

Sindecuse Health Center

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sindecuse Health Center is pleased to offer a medical weight loss program to the Western Michigan University community. The program … visit to establish some baseline measurements and lab tests. A series of six monthly meetings with Sandborn follow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71030

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… their life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants … and individual graduate students. The Lemelson-MIT Program awarded $65,000 in prizes for inventions in the healthcare, … Hospital in Tansen. He is currently in Nepal helping to repair medical equipment in a biomedical department as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

WMU 3D printers producing face shields and masks for health care workers

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… on Learn how WMU faculty and staff are using 3D printers to make face shields. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … material to create 1,500 shields, with more material on the way. Each shield takes about 45 minutes to produce. “With … Butt says. “So, the shields are ready and being vetted.” Machine shop specialist Allin Kahrl and faculty specialist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58813