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The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program

College of Aviation

… The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program … themes and plots, and attended air shows.  A research project focused on how plane noise impacts airport workers.  … never happen. "My life rapidly changed when I acquired my Green Card that same year," he says,  which directed his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) … design work on the access drive progresses, a separate project to update the interior of the Oaklands Residence …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence

Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards

W Magazine

… firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards Submitted by Amie Heasley on Dr. Doug Lepisto … in the education category, Tim Rayman , BBA ’03, CEO of Greenleaf Hospitality Group, was recognized in the sports … been possible otherwise.” Brownell now works with student project teams from WMU, creating a direct connection between …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/regional-giants-sleeping-giant-capital-russ-kavalhuna

Engineering management technology alum finds passion in career

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… team, Schooler is responsible for long-term planning and project implementation across three DENSO facilities in … design, job improvement and human resource development. Always evolving technology in vehicles, such as hybrid and …   “Through many presentations and projects mostly, I was able to strengthen my communication skills by really …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/cory-scholler-engineering-management

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… Prix Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Sunseeker Solar Car Project took fourth place in the 2025 Elecktrek Formula Sun … Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's Aesthetics Award. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, … at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, more than 30 teams from across North …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Alumni Classnotes, summer 2026

W Magazine

… honorees by the board of directors of the General Aviation Awards Program. Judge Michael Hatty , BA ’75, of Brighton, … Associations of Student Councils and Honor Societies. Brian Greenia , BBA ’06, of Ortonville, Michigan, was appointed by … as a graphic designer, working on print, digital and web projects while maintaining client brand standards. Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumni-classnotes-summer-2026

WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

News

… between Parkview Avenue and Stadium Drive and is the northward expansion of Western's original business park that is … University's expanded land and economic development project, Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park North , … for sustainable businesses and use. A recipient of the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan's (USGBC-WM) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67442

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … Bronco Bash 2025 Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 400 vendors, from registered student organizations to University … the transformative construction project creating pedestrian green space and a gateway to campus, Bronco Bash’s presence …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Updated WMU apps for Android and iPhone released

News

… Kalamazoo weather and three-day forecasts WMU Mobile project WMU Mobile was created as a senior engineering project by six computer … is the way it was created. Typically, universities pay a vendor to create an app. We had six talented computer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/161

Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. 4–Sept. 22

News

… to begin on Aug. 4. K ALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two stretches of roadway on the east side of Western Michigan University’s Main … construction tied to the University’s new pedestrian green space and gateway project. The project remains on track to open the walkways …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/ring-road-north-west-michigan-avenue-closed-july-28-sept-22