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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

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… 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

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… 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

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

News

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560