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Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… and learn about the cutting edge of technology, about what’s coming down the road, and are better positioned to … carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). The goal is to develop technology to remove atmosphere-warming … Montgomery says. “Western shocks me. This is the second time I’ve thought to myself, ‘Wow, I cannot believe I am …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… of amenities, including its eateries, will come online over time through the grand opening in late August. “The Student … center. “We’ll have furniture in place, retail revving up and hammocks on the ready. Having a soft opening before … to 2 p.m. Re-Fresh Market, a spot for refreshing, on-the-go options such as freshly packed sandwiches and salads, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

News

… Community Arts Awards. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A power couple that empowers the arts to thrive in Kalamazoo, Lynn … of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. “Their work shows what is possible when talent and generosity move in step … Zhang is founder and president and Chen-Zhang is CEO, supports several arts organizations throughout the community, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-arts-council-greater-kalamazoo-business-award-2025

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

News

… Wintzer, U.S. Geological Survey) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Pentagon is quietly racing to track the U.S. output of rare earth … a World Trade Organization ruling. So, WMU didn't waste any time after a nationwide grant program was announced in the … data, and prepare maps. I know many students question what they're going to get with their degrees. But WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," he says, also noting … "Right now, an electric vehicle takes a lot of time to charge. So if you can make something like a grid … transmission technologies, including magneto dynamic coupling and microwave power transfer, which appear most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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… infection of medical personnel and increase the amount of time they are able to work before becoming ill themselves," … personnel are more valuable to us than ever. We have to do whatever it takes (to help them)—the sooner, the better." … and powerless," Kuder says. "So, getting involved in this does give me a little bit of a sense of being able to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Applied Sciences continues doing its part to achieve this goal and ensure students are ready to meet the demands of … trouble learning new material because I did not understand what the topic was used for. This research has given me a … her master’s degree before heading into the workforce full-time. She wants to enter the cosmetics industry and develop …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders

College of Arts and Sciences

… the equivalent of a Spanish or Chinese minor at WMU by the time they graduate from high school.  WMU has built unique … a program tailored to the needs of its students, providing up to eight undergraduate courses offered on the high school … approaches to language learning." Xiang adds. "Providing rigorous, college-level coursework supports students' academic …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment

New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers

News

… pick between flexibility and connection, and this program doesn't make you do that. This program allows you to connect … experiences. "We're trying to incorporate a broad base of what life experiences tie into the objectives we have for … also marks her return to the classroom for the first time in 10 years—something she hopes to now continue every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

News

… for information about those locations. This article will be updated with event cancellations and special hours as … Winter Gala dance concert set for 7:30 p.m. tonight will go on as scheduled. The 7:30 p.m. University Theatre … of “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” is currently planned to go on as scheduled. Campus services Bronco Transit buses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30604