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Improving process control in metal casting

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process control in metal casting Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Bob Tuttle’s career focus is … metal casting process. He sees improving the strength of materials while minimizing waste as what will keep the U.S. metal casting industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70804

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Libraries Submitted by Sara Volmering on Julie Hayward, manager, user services will retire from Western … 31 years of service to the University Libraries,  Julie Hayward , manager, user services,   will retire from Western … helping students get access to free or low-cost course materials.” Hayward was also part of the onsite crew that …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/07/julie-hayward-retirement

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… level purity for energy developments Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Robert Makin KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Future … as batteries, fuel cells, thermopower devices and splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, rely on developing high-quality materials that require purity at the atomic level. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin

Expanding capacity: Supply chain management students earn scholarships from Transportation Club of Detroit

Haworth College of Business

… Transportation Club of Detroit’s 42nd Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner at the San Marino Club on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  … in supply chain management.”  The recipients are looking forward to connecting with established professionals in the … to continue with the company through its Procurement and Materials Planning Co-Op Program. In his current role, he …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/transportation-club-scholarships-2026

Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use

News

… Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use … of scientists and engineers has demonstrated that a new material made from abundant elements can be "tuned" to take … with a significant reduction in band gap energy—paving the way for this material to be considered for solar cell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28099

Broncos Lead interns lead efforts to encourage sustainability in Kalamazoo

News

… the city. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the city of Kalamazoo works toward a greener future, Western Michigan University students are helping lead the way.    For the second year in a row, the city’s Department … for,” says Broadbent.    The students also audited waste materials to provide guidance on signage directing people to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/broncos-lead-internship-kalamazoo-city-sustainability-year-2

Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships

University Libraries

… Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships Submitted by … recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … Ropp’s work on a project to identify uncatalogued materials in our Special Collections encouraged her interest …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

News

… a kinetic imaging student, creates art from organic materials in the IDEAS Collaboratory’s space inside Haenicke … Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … a laboratory, a studio, a computer with animation software and more room to bring in guest speakers.   Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a … amounts of secondary literature from the 20th century, and material written by Colombian citizens during the 1870s. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941