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Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service

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… usage leads WMU to offer consulting service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There's no … agencies—a lot of different groups that need precise data without having to spend a lot of money." Consulting services … popular, Mathews says. Much of the work being done today with drones was traditionally done with piloted aircraft and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for … truth thrives when diverse viewpoints are heard and engaged with in good faith. At Heterodox Academy, we are proud to honor individuals and institutions who are not just speaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia … chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator Debbie Stabenow (2001-2005), Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public … help research and draft legislation, and work directly with constituents.  President Montgomery says VanKuiken is a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections … built a wide variety of valuable flying skills that I would not have gotten otherwise, and I have been fortunate to … positive relationships through the team that will carry with me for the rest of my life,” Kotchenruther says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012

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… Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Sept. 12 , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3131 Sindecuse Health Center, with easy access for retirees and open to faculty, staff and … insurance and their covered dependents receive flu shots with no out-of-pocket expenses if they get their shots at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1429

WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… community work wins national praise Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Corporation for … President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction . The Honor Roll recognizes higher … conference. Just 100 schools around the nation earned "with distinction" status in the annual awards program that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia … distinguished Arab scholars and researchers and acknowledge the value of their scientific contributions to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding Submitted by … MGS.  “Returning to WMU to lead the Survey is a thrilling honor for me as a geoscientist. Thanks to the dedicated … Director John Yellich and State Geologist Adam Wygant with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

WMU graduates succeed

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… by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in music education.  Some … me the job on the spot.”  The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing dedicated to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… classroom at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I) is blurring the line between education and … stakeholders, investors and local business leaders. Design With a Purpose The Venture Studio is a launchpad for big … it on my desk." Seeley emphasizes a consumer-first approach with this class. “We are desire-led,” he said. “We're …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio