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Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Alpes University. Her research focuses on superconductors, materials capable of carrying electricity with zero energy … with scholars, musicians and composers here is deeply rewarding,” he says. “It fosters personal growth and opens new …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Escalating Aviation Opportunities with Emma Hughes

College of Aviation

… Michigan University senior's case, she's taking a step that was beyond what was possible for those glass-ceiling smashers.  Not only is … .  "Nate ensures that we are not only learning the required material," she says, "but also enjoying learning that …

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

Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity

News

… of the year for the organization. Saturday’s popular vendor alley features organizations and businesses, as well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. There will also be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… in a situation in which to grow. Being involved in any way, showing that I am passionate about what they are … practices, aircraft structures, advanced structures and materials, and aircraft systems for pilots.  Not only does … suburb of metropolitan Detroit, Rouscher needs a large wall in her home to showcase the four diplomas she has …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

Annual bike race to be held on Parkview Campus

News

… attracts 250 to 300 cyclists from the Midwest and awards $5,000 in cash prizes—is the Saturday event of the SW … no registration required. Gift cards valued at $25 will be awarded to the first 25 new cyclists to register for the … Kalamazoo. Smoked Down BBQ will serve as the official food vendor of the race and will be on-site from 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46948

WMU sales students win Desert Cup for 3rd straight year

Haworth College of Business

… deep product knowledge, developing customized sales materials, practicing full sales call role-plays and … “With each of the three sales role-play rounds, you walk in not knowing exactly what the buyer will say or which direction the conversation will take, so there is always a level of uncertainty,” she says. “What surprised me …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/sales-students-win-desert-cup-2026

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a big transition,” says Jacobo. “Something … and in general, how much the staff is willing to help and want you to succeed.”    Jacobo’s list of accolades and … synthesizing and developing a novel carbon-based catalyst material for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs). …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use

News

… Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use … of scientists and engineers has demonstrated that a new material made from abundant elements can be "tuned" to take … with a significant reduction in band gap energy—paving the way for this material to be considered for solar cell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28099

Facilities projects slated for Waldo Library, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

University Libraries

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/waldo-library-facilities-projects-fall-2025