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Alum's degree research evolves into new company
News
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a doctoral student, Deepak Ravindra wanted to solve a current societal or industrial problem. He … strategic partners—a group that has a cumulative value of some $100 billion. Today, he says, more than 80 percent of those companies are his existing or near-future customers. “I am very proud of WMU, and almost …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571
From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation
College of Aviation
… The senior from Michigan's Upper Peninsula has an immediate family numbering 17, which includes a twin sister, … -- the U. S. Marine Corps -- because once a Marine, always a Marine. Almost right after his 2013 graduation from Jeffers High School , located in Painesdale near Houghton and the campus of Michigan Technological …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen
2022 Presidential Scholars
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… 2022 Presidential Scholars Meet the 2022 Presidential Scholars Ben Buell, Presidential … involved in work making life-changing impacts on others. I was a member of the honors society at my high school and in … “Hockey! I went to every game possible while at WMU, including flying to Las Vegas my freshman year to watch them play …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/inspire-presidential-scholars
UMSC November Minutes
Environmental Health and Safety
… UMSC November Minutes UNION-MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE November 2025 Meeting Minutes The … monthly meeting of the Union-Management Safety Committee was conducted on November 11 th , 2025 by the Environmental … maps are typically located on walls, approximately 5’ high, near building entries. Jake previously investigated and …
https://wmich.edu/ehs/umscnovember
UTOPIA
Theatre
… 26-Oct 12 YORK THEATRE BUY TICKETS BUY A PASS By Charles L. Mee What if you could step into a world where people simply … Sitting in an outdoor coffee shop, a mother and daughter watch and listen to lives unfolding all around them. At nearby tables, people share dreams, tender moments, and …
https://wmich.edu/theatre/utopia
Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition
News
… LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built. … building and flying a high-powered amateur rocket and scientific payload. This year's competition took inspiration … An awards ceremony is slated for June with prizes based on nearly a dozen categories including safety, vehicle design, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket
Membership
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… Membership Joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … SIGs are open to members only! Osher Online courses – Dive deeper into fascinating topics with virtual courses … off most tickets West Hills Athletic Club – Enrollment fee waived Monthly e-newsletter – Keep connected with everything …
https://wmich.edu/olli/membership
WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards
News
… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan … to success.” Every year, MDOT recognizes airports and individuals in Michigan whose innovative contributions have …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025
Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport
College of Health and Human Services
… also received insight into initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which supports travelers … Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and inspiring, and it provided meaningful insight into how institutions can thoughtfully …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526