Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU
Alaa Sleymann is applying to dental schools, excited for what the future holds.
Trustees to consider tuition, room and board rates in livestreamed meeting Thursday
The full agenda, associated materials and a link to watch the meeting is available at wmich.edu/trustees.
Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain
Western Michigan University supply chain expert Tom Kelly explains how changes to consumer behavior and the disruption to global supply chains amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic are affecting product availability.
Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers
Two incoming freshmen are using their engineering talents to 3D print personal protective equipment for frontline health care workers.
WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared
Three Western Michigan University nursing students discuss their passion for their chosen profession, and why the benefits outweigh the risks for joining the workforce amid COVID-19.
WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people
Students showcased their research live online for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' 66th Conference on Senior Engineering and Design Tuesday, April 14.
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
Noam Morgenstern, a first officer for Alaska Airlines and 2002 graduate of WMU, is transporting vital equipment and frontline health workers across the country to help with COVID-19 response.
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her parents competed in that sport and, listening to their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well. Good enough as an athlete at LakeVille Memorial High School in Genesee County, Brown earned a track-and-field scholarship to Western Michigan University. The aviation part of the equation was spawned a little earlier when Brown was a youngster in her hometown of Otisville, a small hamlet northeast of Flint.
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
Led by Dr. Michael Famiano, a professor of physics, a contingent of WMU faculty, staff, alumni, parents and community members is banding together to collect and deliver food and household products to students still living on or near campus.
Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production
Eleven CFA workers are participating in the project aimed at helping fight the COVID-19 spread.
WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!
Similar to an in-person visit, telehealth appointments use video to have a conversation by computer, tablet or smartphone with a provider.
Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect
Julie Garrison, dean of University Libraries at Western Michigan University, has been elected as vice-president/president-elect of the Association of College and Research Libraries, or ACRL.
Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established
The grant program, designed to support small-scale research projects and creative scholarship, is open to WMU faculty as well as administrators and those staff who meet the University's requirements to serve in the role of principal investigator to apply for the grant program.
WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal
WMU Libraries’ special collections staff and librarian recently helped the Smithsonian Archives find answers about the designer of their iconic sunburst seal, Crimilda Pontes.
Student entrepreneurs clinch e-Fest prize
Western Michigan University industrial and entrepreneurial engineering student Tyler Skibicki and mechanical engineering student Noah Schultz earned a $3,000 prize from the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge e-Fest competition in March.
WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic
Compassion and empathy amid the COVID-19 pandemic are the foci of a social media campaign designed and launched by students in Western Michigan University's chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Eta Sigma Gamma.
Distance education: You do you
Dr. Alan Rea, professor of business information systems, and Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of marketing, are mentoring college of business faculty and staff in the transition to distance education and will serve as experts for the wider campus community in transitioning summer I courses to distance learning. Their take: teaching online is not one size fits all.
Music challenge aims to build harmony, community from a distance
Thousands of miles apart, a Western Michigan University faculty member and alumnus hope to bring people together—through music. They're challenging the WMU community to sing or perform renditions of the University's alma mater and fight song and post them on social media.
Getting career-ready during a pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students are looking to WMU career development specialists to guide them though an uncertain time in terms of internship and job searches, and are seeking out opportunities to build their portfolio of skills.
WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students
Climate Change Teaching Fellow mini-grant awards seek to foster the integration of climate change as a topic in WMU courses at all levels and in all disciplines.
For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, remains an easy, free, soothing and educational option amidst social distancing mandates and closures that have altered life as we knew it.
WMU 3D printers producing face shields and masks for health care workers
WMU is using 3D printers to produce face shields for health care workers who desperately need them for the fight against COVID-19. Several University departments are collaborating on this effort.
Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award
For an impressive second time, Dr. Kuanchin "KC" Chen, professor of business information systems, co-director of the Center for Business Analytics and John W. Snyder faculty fellow at Western Michigan University, has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award.
WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19
A team of faculty members in the Gwen Frostic School of Art is designing aerosol boxes, which could reduce the risk of doctors contracting COVID-19 while intubating patients.
Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts
Housed within WMU's Haworth College of Business, the Small Business Development Center is working with clients to provide needed direction and assistance in filling out the various forms needed for government aid.
Willow Martin: Finding your balance
Business student Willow Martin is balancing distance education and family commitments, aided by communication skills, clear expectations and accessible faculty.
Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic
For the safety of students and workers, the Invisible Need Project food pantry is extending service to Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing visits by appointment only. INP is also broadening the scope of assistance available through the Student Emergency Relief Fund.
Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers
Several fashion design students joined together to sew face masks to help fill the critical need for personal protection equipment in local hospitals.
Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online
Jazz student Eddie Codrington is opening up his composing process, collaborating in live, online sessions with WMU alumnus Yakiv Tvietinskyi.
'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, 100 leadership and business strategy students pivoted on their original consulting projects, in order to support crisis management for businesses.