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Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I volunteer some of my free time to an awesome … organization that everyone should know about called Broncos Kitchen ! We offer hot meals to area college students, … helping to address the climate crisis—whether it’s designing more easily recyclable devices, redesigning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by … Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating … Facilities Management's director of architecture and design, adds "traveling to India literally colored my life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… that could be harmful," says Rob Hicks , senior lead designer. "We look at Western as such a great partner for … , WMU's associate vice president for facilities management, was eager to add to his team's arsenal. "We were looking at … Cassidy Taylor/Tekna A large Cube 2 unit is used in the kitchen of Valley Dining Center to sanitize equipment. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834

Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU … in control of Casa 212s and Mitsubishi MU-2s .  The Spanish-designed Casa is a medium-cargo, turbo prop designed for … there is something else that is just as rewarding.  "Setting the tone for the flight and being the leader of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper

Brewing up global business

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business. From Coorg, India, Bopanna is preparing to become a leader who can build … from Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bopanna was looking for a way to propel his dreams forward and … to graduate this upcoming fall, Bopanna has his sights set on his career and the future of his business. “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/mba-dhyan-bopanna

From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens Submitted by Angela Brcka on … open public spaces for events, which required additional setup and displaced users from their usual workspaces. The … with new WMU President Russ Kavalhuna. With its thoughtful design and engaging features, Multipurpose Room 3016 will …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

News

… usability with a dramatic revision of University websites set to go live July 28 . The most noticeable changes to … director of electronic communication who has led both the redesign effort and the Web infrastructure changes needed to … as well as corporate and nonprofit Web development was the starting point for the redesign. A commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

News

… high atop the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on top of the world in more ways than one. In 2023 , the … he would need a scholarship to achieve his dream, and he set his sights on the full-ride Murakami Scholarship to … , professor of electrical and computer engineering, Braasch designed test beds to emulate and ultimately find ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell was looking for inspiration for … Covell's entry and final product is a patchwork two-piece set, that includes a jacket and skirt. The outfit is …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Western, WMU-AAUP renew scholarship partnership for first-generation students

News

… of University Professors are continuing a partnership designed to expand access to higher education for … of tuition for one incoming student or be split into three awards of $5,500 each. The partnership grew out of … after he began his role as Western’s 10th president. Those discussions highlighted the shared commitment of faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/wmu-aaup-renew-first-generation-student-scholarship-partnership