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Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable … Joe Walega, B.S.E.’23 , served as Sunseeker’s president and project manager from 2021 through the team’s most recent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445
Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles
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… at institutions like WMU will certainly chart a path forward for a cleaner tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help … of computer science, are co-PIs. "I'm excited about this project because it's a fundamentally different approach to … They include technology that could be embedded in a roadway or other external source, sensors that could offload …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919
Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert
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… from the Western Michigan University Great Works Dance Project, two guest artist pieces, four faculty works and … a quasi-personal account of Lamb's history in ballet. Lamb was awarded the 2009 National Choreographic Competition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says Grace Stibich , a … to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at Western. "It was very inspiring. I'm already thinking about how I want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year Submitted by Stacey Lowis … exceptionalism by Progressive Grocer . With its Impact Awards, Progressive Grocer highlights outstanding grocers, … working with companies on challenging business cases and projects. The result? Food marketing students have multiple …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025
Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , … from WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, she was among a very small percentage of women in the United … ideal situations or what to do if you hit a roadblock on a project. That adaptability encouraged creativity that has …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award
WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies
Haworth College of Business
… , conducted research on AI and machine learning that was accepted by the annual Americas Conference on … to offer. According to Song, discovering this connection was the start of the research. “Since we share a common … his findings to AMCIS. Campbell is the lead author for this project—he proposed the initial research idea and found the …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai
The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
College of Aviation
… Operations Supervisor. At one time, each of these four was a Blue Devil, Husky, Trojan, or Northman. However, in the end, they all became Broncos, which helped to project them towards their current situation. David Reid David Reid grew up …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection
VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe
College of Aviation
… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015. The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place. "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume. Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me. … 38 facilities around the world. "I worked on numerous projects in the corporate-flight department and got a real …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe
Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… comes with consequences. "If you take the leg, you'll take away the function for the rest of their life," says Lawson, … because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I saw that we can medically stabilize … was introduced to a kindred spirit who could take the project to the next level: Dr. Massood Atashbar , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303