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Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch
Haworth College of Business
… water generator that helps nature lovers enjoy the benefits of beautiful plants without the headache of daily … SELPE takes moisture from the air and converts it directly into water with the use of cooling coils and solar power. It … Revision Autonomy is a camera-agnostic software that can be incorporated into vehicles to improve driver …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591
Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling
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… led a research project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. … prompt used (text or images). The year-long project turned into a much larger undertaking than Turske expected. … away," says Turske. "The pictures are a little larger. You can see them from afar and kind of preemptively know what's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646
WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
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… Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home improvement project or … a team of researchers at Western Michigan University may be on track to change. Drs. Steve Durbin , a professor in … in those systems applied to polymer-based materials; turned out that it did. So it's kind of cool." Durbin …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum
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… Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … influence the market by building a social consciousness into their business model. Future Entrepreneurship Forum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977
Annual Turkey Trot 5K race returns for 60th year
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… returns Nov. 17. KALAMAZOO—The Turkey Trot 5K race will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 , at the Student … Both participants and spectators are encouraged to bring canned foods or nonperishable items for donation to Loaves & … registration on event day costs $20 and may be paid by cash or check only. For more information , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2334
United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'
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… the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, to be announced Sept. 10. WMU's campaign kickoff will feature … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. Gifts can be made as: One-time donations by cash, check or credit card, or Pledges, payable by payroll …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981
Dramatic Lake Michigan helicopter crash, rescue on tap in WMU talk
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… rescue of survivors from cool Lake Michigan waters will be recounted when the pilot of the craft appears next week … the tail of chopper. Within 30 seconds, the craft slammed into Lake Michigan, and the relatively new 3-year-old … of a passing Leer jet, who was aware of the crash, saw what turned out to be the plume of the copter's drifting fuel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36669
Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… Prix. Courtesy: Cora Kennedy The vehicle had to pass a number of safety checks in the scrutineering phase of the … competition before making it onto the track. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge Sunseeker 23 completed 155 laps in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge Four team members took turns in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix
Business Broncos take first place in ACG Cup competition
Haworth College of Business
… includes business leaders and schools from the Midwest and beyond. Both undergraduate and graduate students interested … the new major and minor in leadership and business strategy can provide for students, especially through its partnership … these professionals were able to give us such great insight into what made them successful and what they look for in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67589
Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry
College of Education and Human Development
… career preparation in growing industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on The new Bronco Esports Lab, located on the third … standpoint and a co-curricural standpoint." Students can use the Xbox to play as the Western Michigan University … to come in and game," said Voss. "All they need to do is scan their Bronco card with our staff, then they can hop on …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students