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From safer helmets to heated gloves: students unveil capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and presenting a project at the Senior Engineering Design Conference, held every fall and spring semester. … utilizes advanced multi-layer screen printing to maintain warmth in temperatures as low as negative 40 degrees …   For Morton, a major perk of focusing on this project was applying classroom skills to a tangible, self-produced …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/senior-engineering-design-conference-spring-2026

Educational and instructional technology student elevates employee training with Zoetis

College of Education and Human Development

… students, like Coughenour, can partake in an instructional design practicum. The practicum allows students to build … instructional design and workplace learning.   “The team I was a part of oversees basically all the training and … explains Coughenour. “Essentially, their team is always looking at systems and revising things to be more …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/08/education-student-amy-coughenour-zoetis-instructional-design-practicum

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 … of a parking plan for 25 wide-body aircraft on a ramp designed for only five.   Smiedendorf during his 2nd …

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

WMU historian earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to research early American law in England

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU historian earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to research early American law in England Submitted by … Hadden has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award that will take her to the United Kingdom to conduct … England, Hadden will develop a new introductory-level book designed for students of history, government and law, as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/08/fulbright-sally-hadden

Bronco Bound Guarantee expands with Kellogg Community College partnership

News

… on WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and KCC President Paul Watson II shake hands after signing the Bronco Bound … and will benefit from a streamlined transfer process designed to make the transition to WMU more seamless.   All … should never determine how far they can go,” said Dr. Paul Watson II , president of KCC . “This partnership with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/bronco-bound-guarantee-expands-kellogg-community-college

Heritage Hall celebration leads to new student aid opportunity

News

… with the gift of an endowed scholarship to support future interior design majors. President and CEO Bjorn Green , of the … in Environmental and Energy Design system. TowerPinkster was the design firm for the renovation of the historic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40683

WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students

News

… WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students Submitted by Deanne … Kim Buchholz , instructor of family and consumer sciences, interior design Dr. Caroline Webber , associate professor of family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58859

Friday Feature: Ashley Pratt

College of Aviation

… to live in the area with her husband and children. She was drawn to Western because of the University’s culture. … a work-life balance. She said, “With two young children, it was very appealing to be able to have a career doing what … Wisconsin (KMKE), her instructor dimmed the aircraft’s interior lights. The plane was dark and seemingly alone, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/pratt

Plans for new alumni center unveiled

News

… when architects from TowerPinkster unveiled the final design for the new Western Michigan University Alumni Center … original building. "The additions will be carried out in a way that feels more balanced and in keeping with the … have grown on it over the years. During the presentation, interior details were showcased through renderings of a main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… and discussed internships. Tom Crowe , founder of Relative Ways and The Waiting Room, shared his experience working with brands and … of attaching color swatches. A fashion merchandising and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206