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WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious … Since joining the WMU faculty in 2015, she has developed project-based learning opportunities that connect students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

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

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

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

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

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… on student feedback, to better highlight purpose-driven projects and encourage more students to participate. "These … learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement Diversity, … Sustainability Teaching and student success Those pathways appear as designations on a student's diploma and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312