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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … led by our department such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart hardware and software systems, …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty
Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer
News
… children. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is now underway for nearly 40 summer camps for young people at Western … 1 to 4 p.m. Science fiction, July 13-17, 1 to 4 p.m. Digital storytelling, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to noon, Sangren … "What's Your Starpower?" for ages 8 to 10 and "So You Want to be an Author?" for ages 11 to 14. Applications are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
News
… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City Submitted by … Lee holds his Lego recreation of the set from the 1979 Broadway production of "Sweeney Todd." Lee with the six Lego sets … as a platform for their classes to explore theater in the digital age. There's even talk of collaborating with 3D …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Gaming Gawain
Medieval Institute Publications
… Gaming Gawain Submitted by Kylie Owens on This post is authored by … authors of MIP's Gaming the Medieval English Text: “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and the Cotton Nero A X/2 … Courtesy of Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary. We are happy to …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because … out of the woodwork as more and more of these 3D-based digital tools are being used,” says Abbott. “It’s a great …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality
News
… of higher education. The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a … effort of the Office of Information Technology and Waldo Library. Opening the door to broad collaborative … an exciting, even sensory method to foster learning in the digital age, virtual reality labs have emerged as a hands-on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873
Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments
News
… impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. Pnina … through WMU's Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award as well as a donation from Lawrence and Carrolyn Kopka … fabrics for the vest," says Ari-Gur. Smart textiles have digital components within the fabric. This would make the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553
Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines
College of Arts and Sciences
… emphasize enough that the magic for me in the late 1980s was the special feeling WMU somehow provided. There was something comforting and welcoming that was ubiquitous … this fall. Lily is also an artist who enjoys writing, digital art, photography and fashion. She has expressed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145
First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids
News
… because I love other cultures, I love to travel and I've always wanted to see the world. And Western's given me a great … of other cultures." GEP students designed an innovative digital curriculum using Google Classroom slides. They …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108
School of Music faculty produce dozens of creative and research projects in trying times
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… Grant and commissioned five new pieces for septet by Hawaiian composers. The grant supported a 10-day tour for … the first virtual Society for American Music conference and was selected to have a chapter of her upcoming book, "Queer … the Chicago Music Teachers Association in September 2020. A digital release of Carter Pann's "Sonata for Saxophone and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61926