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State-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Kayla Lambert on Doctoral student Alimohammad Adineh investigates semiconductor technology as part of his … semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing, as well as modern labs and research facilities, places us in a unique … direct input from industry collaborators and specifically designed for in-demand priority roles such as electrical …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-semiconductor-learning

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Chef Francisco to stretch his creative muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … he gets the desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Broncos head into fall with updated look and revamped athletics website

News

… by Deanne Puca on Intercollegiate athletics' website was updated along with its brand elements. KALAMAZOO, … of Intercollegiate Athletics has undergone a subtle design evolution during the past year to stay modern and … to the primary logo for Bronco Athletics, WMU also uses a set of customized marks for the football program that is now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34745

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Geography and Sustainability, as recipients of this year’s awards.      Global Art Wilson will use the funds to travel … . He plans to create a series of digital collage works set in the urban and industrial settings of Taipei and … engaged Southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter printer. Laura Argentati, fashion design student and winner of Western's 2024 New York Fashion … the serger gives  students the ability select from pre-set stitches to create professional finishes in a fraction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A classroom at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I) is blurring the line between … us see more in depth what it's like to work in a corporate setting and understand the viability of our products,” Hall … her project, Gleam, into the class. "Last semester for housewares, I designed Gleam, a handheld cordless steam cleaner …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… community of Howell northwest of Detroit, has her eyes set on future employment in corporate aviation and, further … any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail … agency that oversees over 400 student groups on campus designed to connect them to the Western and Kalamazoo-area …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … engineering "because I thought it would be awesome to design and work on planes."  Once navigating this kind of a … the controls (with an instructor obviously right there). Sunset at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, home to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland

Global Engagement Program honors student achievement and community support

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… community impact and campus partnerships at an annual awards ceremony.   More than 160 students earned Global … were encouraged to think of global engagement as a mindset that extends into all career paths.     “There are many … Studies in the Field course instructor and instructional designer; and   Rachel Konecny, Assistant Director of Study …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/gep-awards-2026

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s National … Through this work, students gain experience with modern techniques and methods while building practical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research