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NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of civil and construction engineering, and an interdisciplinary team of researchers throughout the country, aim to … The team launched a pilot program at WMU in September 2024. “This support from NSF affirms the importance of … scheduling. The training platform will feature customizable, AI-driven learning tools tailored to undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

News

… International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of … Stulberg International String Competition wrapped up  May 17 with a celebration at Western Michigan University’s … a new pre-show broadcast, “Countdown to Stulberg,” produced and hosted by  Dr. Sophie Tang , WMU assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… Purpose in IT Submitted by Gary Barton on My goals professionally are to be the one that everyone turns to, to be an … and business. This program was the perfect fit." From Tech 1 to Student Lead Ricardo's journey at OIT began with a tour … a member of two RSOs: the Hispanic Business Student Organization and BAIT (Business Analytics and Information …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… innovations that may impact both the workplace and personal life, all while promising exciting and unexpected … are more appropriate—better, cheaper, simpler, realizable, more explainable. Because AI has far reaching … visit  WMU News . Contact: Cindy Wagner November 19, 2024

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… A ewe-nique approach to sustainability Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr … with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, and other organizations interested in grassland and prairie restoration. In … a Michigan Space Grant Consortium NASA Space grant in 2024 to study the effects of prescribed sheep grazing on …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, … has been positive since the intervention started in fall 2024. "In the beginning, when the 10th graders were showing … that increased student attendance will lead to greater utilization of the Kalamazoo Promise. Offering up to 100% college …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

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… buzzing back to life as Broncos prepare for  Fall Welcome 2024 . Western's  Housing and Residence Life team has worked … are limited to complicated furniture assembly and not navigation. To improve safety and provide better connections … Avenue. Michikal Street also is closed. These detours accommodate a  series of utility projects aimed at preparing for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

News

… investment capital and entrepreneurship to drive regional growth in West Michigan. Beyond their practicum … collaborations, reinforcing Kalamazoo as a national model for education-driven regional development. “The LBS … students apply classroom concepts to real organizational challenges and develop the skills needed to lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing to the modernization of educational assessment, Ernest Amoateng is leading WMU's Department …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU researchers present findings at international conference Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on From … and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, over 700 attendees gathered in Toulouse, France, … aerospace engineering program attended the June 2024 conference with Dr. Kristina Lemmer , professor of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference