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Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… & Science Museum on Oct. 28, 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Racing is spelled r-a-y-c-I-n-g because the cars are powered by sun … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how … team, telling me their stories while I teach them about how far we’ve come.” Walega helped rebuild the student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

"Value" - Leray Posey

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on "Value" "I wanted to express my physical insecurities in an artistic and aesthetic way. By how my face is covered, I am demonstrating how I am trying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59463

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… by technology, staying ahead of the curve on cybersecurity is crucial. Western Michigan University’s annual … for their peers,” Barton says. “It’s a perfect example of how Experience-Driven Learning prepares students for … The competition involved a series of challenges ranging from decrypting a high-level encryption algorithm to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'

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… WMU was named the winner in the public sector category in this year's statewide competition. The names of the paper's … Riverfront Conservancy, DTE Energy and companies ranging from small- and medium-sized firms to an innovative … The breakfast ceremony will take place at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. Contact: Cheryl Roland May 9, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on Jacobi Wright on a bike during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After … a person with managerial and marketing experience, I like how I can easily take what I am learning and apply it the … most important thing that I have learned in my program so far is the breakdown of how people receive and emit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Supply chain student earns prestigious industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… to one high-stakes moment. They became national semifinalists—and more importantly, they discovered what's possible … initiatives. "I was excited by the opportunity to learn from strong mentors while balancing my coursework. The internship has allowed me to apply …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/xospa-supplychain-transportationclubscholarship-2025

Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

from Western Michigan University in computer science and is a software engineer with Level Data, developing a web … for him. “The most interesting experience I’ve had so far has been interacting with the people who are benefiting … The rewards come from a lot of hard work. Myers’ resume showcases the 12 programming languages and 12 development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66811

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… that balance at Western Michigan University in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS) Ph.D. program .   … her ability to understand complex health issues from multiple angles. These skills shaped her research … as a new mother sparked a deeper interest in understanding how families make these decisions.   Mentorship played a key …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved challenge of vulnerabilities and … weaknesses in AI methods as well as vulnerabilities that exist in computer networks that are the root cause of the … “Detecting these anomalies, or threats, is inherently far-reaching and critical,” he adds. For Bhattacharjee, his

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the globe.  The transfer student from Ann Arbor places a high priority on intertwining travel … says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett