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10/28/2026

The fifth annual Cybersecurity Summit, “Beyond the Firewall: Humans, AI and the Future of Trust,” is coming up! Join students, faculty, staff and cybersecurity industry professionals Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the WMU Student Center.

Whether you're a student preparing for a career in technology, an educator navigating new digital tools, an IT professional securing critical systems, a business leader managing risk, or a community member seeking to better protect your digital life, this summit offers valuable insights, practical strategies and meaningful connections. Through engaging presentations, expert discussions and networking opportunities, participants will examine how humans and AI can work together to build secure, resilient and trustworthy digital environments.

For more information on speakers, presentations, panels and logistics, visit https://wmich.edu/it/cybersecurity-summit

10/26/2026

Join us for the third Custer Speaker Series event of the semester on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Parkview Room (D-132) of Floyd Hall. Jason Tedrow, B.S.E.'97, will be presenting "From the Shop Floor to the C-suite: An Engineer's Path to the Corner Office," which discusses how a nonlinear career path can lead to the top. Tedrow is the president and CEO of InProduction.

To learn more about this talk and other future events, visit https://wmich.edu/engineer/custerseries.

10/21/2026

A new gift from the Hoveida Family Foundation is helping Western Michigan University advance its research and educational offerings in power systems and grid infrastructure.

"I am proud to be able to invest in my alma mater through the Hoveida Family Foundation,” says Bahman Hoveida, B.S.E.’79, president of the Hoveida Family Foundation and president and CEO of Accurant International. “WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has faculty expertise and research in power systems, grid resilience and high-voltage engineering that uniquely positions it to address the critical challenges facing our energy infrastructure.”

The gift will fund new laboratory facilities dedicated to power electronics, complementing Western’s existing power and energy curriculum. The funding will also support research initiatives and provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students working with cutting-edge power electronics systems designed to enhance power quality and grid reliability.

To learn more about the Hoveida Family Foundation gift, visit https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/10/hoveida-family-foundation-gift-power-systems

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Alumni Award winners! On Oct. 9, the College gathered faculty, staff, friends, family and past Alumni Excellence Award recipients to celebrate 14 outstanding alums for their career and personal achievements. Keep an eye out for individual posts dedicated to each award winner as we celebrate their accomplishments!

10/14/2026

When asked about his career, Western Michigan University alum Kane Greer, B.S.'24, cannot help but gush. Greer is the first and only cybersecurity professional for the City of South Bend, Indiana, a fact he is rightfully proud of.

After graduating from Western's cybersecurity program in 2024, which was still in its infancy at the time, Greer's main objective was landing a government job. He cast out a wide net of applications, in both the private and public sector, but he knew working in government was where he needed to end up. In his search, Greer found his current role.

"Being in government, you're not only affecting your agency, but also the citizens around you, whether that be directly or indirectly," says Greer. "There's a role that everyone plays and I am grateful to be a part of that every day."

To read more about Greer's career and success, visit https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/09/kane-greer

10/13/2026

It was wonderful seeing so many fantastic alumni at Broncopalooza this past homecoming weekend! It's always a pleasure to see where Western's engineers and applied scientists have ended up since they walked across the stage at Miller Auditorium.

A big thank you to Diane Alsvig and Safia Abiad for working our table at Broncopalooza. Go Broncos!

10/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome our 2026 Alumni Award recipients to Floyd Hall today! The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is recognizing 14 alumni this year with the Spire Award, Alumni Excellence Awards and Emerging Alumni Awards.

“It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding alumni and welcome them back to campus,” says Dr. Steve Butt, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Their accomplishments reflect not only professional excellence, but also a commitment to innovation, leadership and service. They exemplify the impact that WMU engineers and applied scientists have in their industries and communities, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements.”

Read more about these awards and their recipients at https://wmich.edu/engineer/alumni/alumni-excellence

10/05/2026

Our second Custer Speaker Series event is coming up! Join us on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. to hear Dr. Lokendra Pal present "Engineering Sustainable and Smart Packaging: From Laboratory Innovation to Startups and Industrial Commercialization." This event will be in room D-205 of Floyd Hall. Pal will highlight a translational research voyage in sustainable and smart packaging, tracing the path from laboratory-scale material discovery to pilot demonstration, startup creation and industrial partnerships.

To learn more about the Custer Speaker Series and future events, visit https://wmich.edu/engineer/custerseries.

10/02/2026

Are you participating in this fall's Senior Engineering Design Conference? Submit a photo of your project for a chance to be featured on the cover of this semester's booklet! This semester's senior design photo contest is OPEN for submissions until Oct. 26. You can submit a photo of your project at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K88gJZ8sHK.

10/01/2026

Want to learn more about or get involved with the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge at WMU? Join Dr. Zach Asher, lead faculty advisor for the challenge and director of WMU's Automated Driving Assurance Lab, as he discusses the opportunities surrounding EcoCar and his plans to forge a path to success! This presentation is open to all and will be in room D-201 of Floyd Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m.

To learn more about the EcoCar Innovation Challenge, visit https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/ecocar-innovation-challenge-gm

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