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Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… unprecedented investments in potentially world-changing projects, giving students unparalleled opportunities to make … of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … blast it underground where it can be safely stored, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and aiding global efforts to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects

News

… WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects Submitted by Anonymous (not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57454

Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Tommy Szymanski next to Runway 18L at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) during his internship When Tommy Szymanski was walking down the halls of Bishop Dwenger High School in … to present the final report on the performance-data project to the executive vice presidents and other ranking …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/syzmanski

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

News

… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … project, which also involved growing annuals at the Finch Greenhouse in the Department of Biological Sciences rather … to purchase and transport the flowers from external vendors—the 11th year for such a collaboration. And it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… in a situation in which to grow. Being involved in any way, showing that I am passionate about what they are … suburb of metropolitan Detroit, Rouscher needs a large wall in her home to showcase the four diplomas she has … in the industry and being able to incorporate them into projects is exciting.  Students get to make a really awesome …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

News

… as well as extensive for-profit business experience. He was selected by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a "40 … , CEO, and Sam Field , CFO, Helios Solar Feb. 28, Bjorn Green , president and CEO, TowerPinkster March 27, Matt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

First of community input sessions for East Hall renovation set

News

… the Little Theatre and across Oakland Drive and adjacent to Walwood Hall in WMU Parking Lot No. 1. Preliminary design … earlier this year, and will include an overview of the project that will explore the range of features other … and service features Possible garden, plaza and green space configurations for the hilltop that impact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9035

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

News

… Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus Submitted … this week when a famous activist in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions visits the campus. Bill McKibben … efforts rewarded when President Obama agreed to put the project on hold. McKibben is the founder of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

News

… in the film, video and media studies program, won the award in the 2016 Broadcast Education Association Festival of … were received this year for the entire competition. As an award winner, she is invited to take part in the BEA 2016 … this award for a really wonderful documentary." about the project Billings' film is titled "Painting Dreams: The Story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

Applications now being accepted for Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… are paid to research and work on campus sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs … at the historic Gibbs House. Gibbs House Fellows receive "green jobs" at the Office for Sustainability and are … Office for Sustainability, located at the corner of South Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. Learn more about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38208