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Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… make us grab for the nearest tissue.  Watch for funny ads like a forest full of wild animals breaking into … the hottest categories this year. BMW—with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Zeus, the god of lightning—and Kia—with an … are over 30 first-time advertisers in this year’s game. Crypto currency, health and wellness products and tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… team's best finish in over a decade. "It really feels like the start to a comeback for the team, and I have high … to the lab and address some of the challenges that arose, like refining the steering system and optimizing the array. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Kayla Powers | WMU Art Alumni Story: Art that grows, connects and inspires

College of Fine Arts

… Arts. She helped organize an exhibition called Heroes Like Us, corresponding professionally with a renowned fiber …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… coursework, coming back to a regular semester feels like a breeze.”   Koepp credits much of her positive … “Going abroad can be scary, especially for someone like me who had never flown before or didn’t know what food …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Pegasus VII rocket … Student Launch. "Even though it was a competition, it felt like everyone was on the same team. We all wanted to see … site in Huntsville, AL. (Courtesy: NASA) Other team members like  Ella Kubesh , who just finished her second year in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… excited to bring Dr. Knox to Western to share what’s at stake when book bans and challenges become normalized in our … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… assemble a team to carry out existing and new efforts with stakeholders throughout the region, including math and … educator workshops and collaborating with partners like the University of Washington, NOAA and the Council of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Renowned business sustainability expert to visit campus

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… using Fairphone as an example. Sean Ansett , founder of At Stake Advisors, senior associate at the Cambridge Institute … UN agencies and non-profit organizations on ethical trade, stakeholder engagement, human rights and global … partnership initiatives and an early intrepreneur—acting like an entrepreneur while working within a large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22654

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty and instructors for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… goals, and the Haenicke Institute would like to recognize those efforts.”   College of Aviation   … aviation history!” says Aviation in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann … think that everyone should study abroad. Universities, like WMU, give you opportunities to travel abroad, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty