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WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … research project in support of the Artemis and Lunar Gateway missions, contributing critical data to help ensure the … chair and director of the accelerator laboratory, provided scientific leadership and oversight.    Josh Byers , machine …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… in common. They were made possible by science. Behind each scientific achievement, there is also a story. Named the … University College of Arts and Sciences . The annual award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association honors a … my mind, of using stories is that it engages students in a way that traditionally taught science classes do not.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … the bacterium responsible for dysentery. The three-year award totals $533,000, including $375,000 in direct research … research opportunities teach students how to apply the scientific method to real-world problems—an essential …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Professors of English and art education receive Distinguished Service Award

News

… of English and art education receive Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … Dr. Brian Gogan have received the Distinguished Service Award, one of the University’s highest honors recognizing … Community Engagement Classification and authored Shared Gold, WMU’s Campus Compact Civic Action Plan, helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2026/09/fall-2026-distinguished-service-award-recipients

Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

News

… and wide to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Gold Company KALAMAZOO--A total of 25 vocal jazz groups … from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. And in addition to the United States and Canada, … by the WMU Advanced Jazz Combo directed by Dr. Scott Cowan, WMU assistant professor of music. Groove for Thought In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

A Flying Fish: David Fish takes Tech Ops to Army Air School

College of Aviation

… Ops to Army Air School Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When he was a student at Marshall High School at the dawn of the millennium, there was a pretty good chance that David Fish could not eye a … program," he says, "and for my subsequent role as a tester.  What I learned in math, science, writing, aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/davidfish

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  More often than not, he was in command of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with … to get as much background as possible. Then you go out and watch practice. You're looking for a certain body type in a … shape the rest of his career. Onward for the brown and gold Neal was a highly touted high school football prospect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Maintaining Miguel: Thankful for Aviation Tech Ops

College of Aviation

… whose former home is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can … technology that pushed machines along the ground than the scientific knowledge it takes to conquer gravity. Request … experience "nothing but fulfilling."  He's proud of being a gold donor over the last three years for the Air Race …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/delrosario

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… the 2023-24 academic year. The chapter maintained their gold status, which means they are a top chapter in terms of … that these are excellent students who have worked hard toward their chosen profession. It also shows the ability of these students to work together toward a common goal.” Gamma Rho chapter The Gamma Rho …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024