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University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University has earned another top honor in a national awards program for educational institutions that recognizes … to cleaning agents, vacuum cleaners and window washing machines. The scrutiny of having the on-site audit by Green …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

It’s the Mainline for Hainline – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air

College of Aviation

… – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air Submitted by Tom Thinnes on   Rebekah Hainline believes in not only paying it forward but also paying it backward.  The Battle Creek native … especially when I needed a day off to study, take a test, or do a checkride.  They are still wonderful …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/hainline

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

W Magazine

… Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost? Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Drs. Autumn Edwards and Chad Edwards "It's definitely going to take the world of work by storm. We're going to see … of ending up living in a world where humans and intelligent machines can flourish together." ON THE LEADING EDGE As AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… concepts group involves everything from graphic design to creating virtual models of concepts that could eventually … courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I’ve always loved planes and flight and space; I wanted to be an … times, from sketching to prototyping to modeling to testing products and communicating with professionals that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

News

… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars Submitted … nuclear physics theory, Western Michigan University's latest class of  Distinguished Faculty Scholars pushes the … and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan … This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Avery Mandigo Undergraduate, … Place" was a labor-intensive, but meditative process. As I tested hand sewing and mixed media techniques, this combine …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

News

… by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Protesters marching through the streets. Confederate relics toppling. A collective cry for police reform. Citing recent … in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them from it; it's out there. So, we have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … as their 8-foot-tall rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The … the skills they'd been developing in the classroom to the test in real-time. "I was able to, as the most senior member …

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

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in November. Highlights include Día de los Muertos activities, opportunities to help international students … display —daily Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. on the third floor of the Waldo Library, hosted by the Division of Multicultural … Knauss Hall, hosted by the Study Abroad Alumni Ambassadors. Test your international knowledge with trivia from around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

News

… of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, carefully moving aside the large leaves to reveal an immature artichoke. This vegetable, a member of … evident, thereby providing the perfect incentive to taste test and enjoy. Michigan is a food-lover’s cornucopia that’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822