October 2023 WMU News

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

The Dr. Roger and Elizabeth Zabik Endowed Scholarship will honor the life of Roger, professor and former chair in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education. The scholarship will provide financial support for students in the department.

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Western student Crizio Sinuraya was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 prize in Adobe’s 2023 Digital Edge Awards from more than 1,400 entries.

High-dose flu and updated COVID-19 immunizations available

Both the high- or regular-dose influenza and COVID-19 shots can be given in a single appointment session.

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

The 25th Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fetzer Center.

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

WMU Ph.D. student Andrew Messecar  is developing algorithms that recognize patterns in existing research data to determine the best way to use molecular beam epitaxy to grow crystals of electronic materials. These materials and the information being uncovered about how they synthesize will be used to enhance the functionality and performance of next–generation electronic devices.