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Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… new challenges and learning opportunities. Building Toward Cybersecurity Currently pursuing a master’s degree in … benefits, Anthony sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained valuable experience through research projects on generative AI and network security. Life Beyond …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Engineering management program now globally certified

News

… business, integrating the management of people, money and projects. This focus appeals to students with engineering … in engineering management, quality, capital budgeting and project management. Graduates of WMU's program lead … WMU's status as a Registered Educational Provider with the Project Management Institute. For additional information , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44265

Variety of summer camps offered for young people

News

… has begun at WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University's June, July and August … excavations at the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project. Additionally, there is a new Upward Bound Project separate from the Kalamazoo Upward Bound …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45688

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout Submitted by Sara Volmering on Waldo Library's renovations include new carpet, … collection during construction added complexity to the project. Crews moved over 20,000 linear feet of shelving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

Western's Dr. Bernard Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award

Haworth College of Business

… Han receives highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Bernard Han KALAMAZOO, … has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State. The honor recognizes … Fulbright Specialist Program each year. Han will complete a project at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71310

Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

News

… dad bought him a 3D printer for Christmas. "He knew I was into that type of stuff. So I used it for knickknacks … and there and just made random stuff," he says. Fast forward several years to college, when Rochowiak was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He decided to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

News

… impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. Pnina … of a light-weight vest. She secured funding to start the project through WMU's Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award as well as a donation from Lawrence and Carrolyn Kopka …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival

News

… Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not … rivals, will receive its world premiere this weekend at the Waterfront Film Festival in South Haven. "Peace During War," … There were students ready to work on this professional project, having completed advanced training in video …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … the goodies you can imagine. Before the pandemic, you could walk the halls of the school during lunchtime and find … in after-school clubs. All of these extracurricular projects were designed and taught by service-learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… inquiry; who made this and why? What does this message want me to do, think or believe? The digital games and … invites viewers to participate in the “Whack a Fact” wall ball game, meet Algo the Robot and play “Escape the … Exhibit to Life Many Western students contributed to the project. In fall 2021, WMU Design Center students worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102