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Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… from Western Michigan University in computer science and is a software engineer with Level Data, developing a web … for him. “The most interesting experience I’ve had so far has been interacting with the people who are benefiting … The rewards come from a lot of hard work. Myers’ resume showcases the 12 programming languages and 12 development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66811

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

News

… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is gearing up to welcome thousands of new and returning … with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around campus. The … Stadium Drive exit east toward Kalamazoo and turn north on Howard Street for the most direct route to campus. Stay …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging Submitted by Liz … Science Foundation (NSF), Western Michigan University is taking on a leadership role with the newly established Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—On the field, junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan … law major. Combining her interests in athletics with discourse and business, she’s going to flourish as a corporate attorney after law school. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

New WMU T-shirt benefits student scholarship

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… T-shirt for sale KALAMAZOO—The Western Student Association is selling a special T-shirt designed by a Western Michigan University student with part of the proceeds going toward a scholarship fund. The "Go West" T-shirts, designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7423

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe Submitted by Erin Flynn … his whip to prevent it from falling into the hands of nefarious actors. This very real scenario is playing out … records, challenging everything we knew about disaster and how to manage it,'' Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… 3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world Submitted by Erin … heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown this to a lot of my friends who are blind. One of them … 3D design. “The companies that have shown interest in me so far have really loved that I have a business background …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Old Burdick's Bar and Grill in Kalamazoo is among the many restaurants to create new outdoor seating … skipping a beat—even seeing an influx in business. Others, however, would have to reimagine their operations to stay … multiple blows dealt by the pandemic. “The playing field is going to be cut down. My gut tells me it's going to be more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on … places, and planet under the Okanagan Charter .  Administered by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GCBI) and … and daily usage, the 162,000+ square foot building is a showcase example of diverse sustainable construction. …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser scores goal of graduating from WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Danny DeKeyser receives his bachelor's degree from WMU President Edward Montgomery … hockey player, but he didn't want to lose track of how important it was to finish that bachelor's degree." … year played pro hockey at the end of the year. They were far enough ahead in their courses that their professors said …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54118