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Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship
News
… through mentorship and guided peer collaboration. The inaugural Bronco Innovators Challenge , launched in January … of velcro add-on options to make the bag entirely customizable. She's also looking for a potential manufacturer. A … during a comprehensive research week in spring 2024. "As a high-research University, Western prides itself …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467
Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships
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… I stuck with it. And I’ve loved all the classes—even the financial part of it and probability and statistics just … before researching scheduling software to meet the organization's needs. PROFESSIONAL IMPACT Haas is looking forward … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn April 18, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410
Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate
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… for education graduate Submitted by Erin Flynn on Breyana Wilson is graduating with a bachelor's degree in … back. She joined a number of registered student organizations, racking up leadership positions within the Black … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn April 25, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463
WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp
Professional Development
… Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC). Together, the organizations launched a five-week bilingual accounting bootcamp … necessary to grow their businesses—and strengthen the regional economy. Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this … addresses a gap that WMHCC first identified during COVID-19 relief efforts, when many Hispanic-owned businesses …
https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp
Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company
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… but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from Western in spring 2024 with a full-time job as arts administrator and audience … class: writing grants, developing fundraisers for the organization, coming up with ideas for sponsorships and getting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938
WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on … Senate,” Pastrana-Pérez said. “Together with other organizations, such as the National Humanities Alliance or the Modern Language Association, Phi Beta Kappa plays an … visit WMU News online. Contact: Sara Dillon December 20, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate
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
Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities
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… he's keeping his foot on the accelerator. A summer 2024 graduate of Western Michigan University's manufacturing … who grew up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in FIRST Robotics … to vice president of the EV team and helped build the organization's first electric race car—building the battery was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861
Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize
College of Arts and Sciences
… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the Department of … the field of Applied Sciences – Hydrology. Established in 1979, this prestigious annual award fulfills one of the …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan
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