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New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… new heights Submitted by Megan Looker on David Kemp, left, works with Jake Atkins, an aviation flight science student, … me for a future career by teaching me to understand how a future employer might run their organization.” — … progress to more advanced drones and explore outdoor flight applications, which closely aligns with work in …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… States, Japan, Korea and China, where the majority of his work has taken place. Veeck travels to China every year and … others. More than 50 magazines and books have featured his work. Veeck is continuing work on “several research projects … future. Veeck said he “especially wishes to note how honored (I) was that Professor David Huffman of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259

Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and … new tours focused on the Vine Historic District and Downtown Historical Markers. Each walk lasts between 60 and … Sports initially started to get people more active before work but quickly became an attraction for the entire …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

News

… other students to cast their ballots as well. "To actually do something that people fought for, you know, I felt like I … about the voting process, including where to register and how to ensure a voter has followed all the necessary steps … Verhil says. "We are molding this nation for the future." "How I vote doesn't just impact me. I want to vote to ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western

News

… Those who complete training get a placard to post on their door or in their office, indicating it is a safe space for … that, even if there is always more institutional equity work to be done, you are wanted, you are respected and you … allies and voices can bring new perspectives and show that creating inclusion will not only help those that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

News

… Reynolds-Erspamer is given the opportunity to enter the workforce early to become a frontline COVID-19 health care … this profession specifically to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has … with them, the [Bronson] nurses on this unit really showed me what it meant to be a nurse. They went above and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University and across the United States may soon be doing just that.  WMU’s Dr. Hexu Liu , associate professor … develop an AI-powered training platform that could reshape how digital skills are taught in construction, helping to close skill gaps and prepare the workforce for a technology-driven future. We’re eager to get …

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

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… solving Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Senior Tessa Biondo pursuing her bachelor's and accelerated master's degree … with ZF Group in the core satellites department where she works on remote acceleration sensors that are designed for … or plants,” explains Biondo. “I am also learning how to use different testing equipment that mimic various …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… from alumni, staff and faculty who lived, learned and worked on East Campus over the decades. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A … interactions with past Western presidents Dwight B. Waldo , Paul V. Sangren and James W. Miller , student … so many people and being able to hear their life story and how Western was a huge part of that life story and how they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

News

… Jao, Western Michigan University student ambassador KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To get a sense of how accommodating Western Michigan University’s Student … counselors and student ambassadors, mean WMU’s hardworking staffers charged with the challenging tasks of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384