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Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… are positioning themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and education Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on “Building trust and ethical use of something as powerful as …  – Dr. Alvis Fong Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) advances draw headlines around the … for “smart” machines to eventually take mundane tasks away from human operators in industry and elsewhere. But they …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, MI— Western … graduate, Alex Campbell , conducted research on AI and machine learning that was accepted by the annual Americas Conference on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai

Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… unique hands-on experiences for students Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Torrey Cookman (left) shows another student how to … seeing them scanning inventory in grocery stores, holding tools in small workshops, and even operating tools in … of Cobots is going to focus on teamwork between humans and machines,” says Omer. “In class, we taught the robot each …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/engineering-programming-collaborative-robots

Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series

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… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic … by Anonymous (not verified) on Forché KALAMAZOO—An award-winning Maryland poet will read from her works later … Michigan University as part of the fall 2013 Frostic Reading Series. Carolyn Forché will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

…   With topics ranging from post-graduate guidance to additive manufacturing, inorganic nanostructures, thermal … for Development of the Next Generation Electric Machines" April 15 at 1 p.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd … Thermal Desalination and Membrane Technologies for Clean Water" April 20 at 11 a.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or … to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What if testing for Autism … and Florida International University are teaching machines to accurately identify autism spectrum disorder. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for Graphic Packaging International's new K2 paper machine, the largest of its kind in North America. … innovative impacts on their industries while gaining extraordinary knowledge both in and out of the classroom. Md Marsad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at … to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! Being away from home, being on my own, the responsibility," says … and spaces. "Being able to not only learn about the machines but actually use them was so exciting," he says. …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering