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NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… education with generative AI and BIM Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Hexu Liu KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine using generative AI and building information modeling (BIM) to bring your classroom … education, addressing key challenges related to curriculum design, instructor support and individualized learning. In …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

News

… Downtown Initiative Fund, in partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan and Sleeping Giant Capital. … in both work and learning. The shuttle’s name and design were inspired by this signature mantra, symbolizing … with downtown businesses to offer exclusive incentives and discounts for students who ride and explore the city. This …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Green , a senior from Eau Claire double majoring in fashion design and electronic business marketing, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … motivating," says Taylor. "We look forward to providing unique vacations for as many people as possible. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… hosted and accompanied by WMU faculty representing various disciplines. Participants in these programs have the benefit … 18 years of age. Creating new study abroad programs is one way that WMU works toward its commitment to Generation Study … led by Dr. Betsy Aller , associate professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems, and Dr. Andy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford teams up with other cybersecurity … is filled with opportunities for exploring interests and finding support for student success. Just ask Nick Ford , who … student LAN (local area network) technician at WMU where he sets up workstations, writes scripts to streamline IT …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… Grand Rapids. Michigan, and Trenton Sands of Winona Lake, Indiana, placed second overall as a team at the State Farm … nation competed at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Rogers and Sands are both sales and business … specialist II, was their coach, providing creative ways to set their role-plays apart from competitors and providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … way.” Engineers are typically recognized for things like designing and building structures, working to preserve the … for five years. Before she passed away in 2014, the Lyths set up the Joyce Caylor Lyth Memorial Endowed Scholarship at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… 20, she has already visited six countries.  WMU, she says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how … Yet Garrett found the opposite to be true. Not only did she never feel unsafe, but the experience also gave her … Center, Room 2207.   Other sessions during the week are designed to support the more than 1,170 international …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management … one's career and life.   On a spring Saturday in 2022, he walked across the Miller Auditorium stage to receive his … in the industry.  That's the team "responsible for designing and optimizing" Delta's flight schedules and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… "I have found that there is nothing more thrilling than watching an aircraft, which you helped tear apart, inspect, … after her sophomore year took her to the airframe division of Duncan Aviation, located just down the runway … in Aviation Day," career symposiums, or creating projects designed to promote being a mechanic as a professional life …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd