Part of the Office of Research and Innovation, the Evaluation Center is an interdisciplinary enterprise that supports WMU's research staff to strengthen their work through evaluation.

The 11th annual Michigan Autism Conference (MAC), coordinated by the Western Michigan University Department of Psychology, will take place from Oct. 11-13, 2023, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo.

Iris Cooper is looking to archive hundreds of donated pieces, making them accessible to students and researchers.

First appointed to the board in 2020 before being elevated to lead as the body's vice chair in 2023, Turfe brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career that spans various industries including automotive, e-commerce, metals, medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmacy.

Details about most student and alumni homecoming activities as well as various other events are posted on the campus events calendar.

Ethan Collyer, a senior studying computer information systems at Western’s Haworth College of Business, is putting himself out into the professional business world one step at a time. Collyer is passionate about the work he is doing and is always looking for new opportunities.

Spencer Gould is a student finding his place in the world through his studies at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. A business analytics major, the senior has jumped into the exciting opportunities and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding internship with a company he continues to work for today. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Contact Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, to address the board during the public comment periods.

Todd Mora, B.B.A.’85, MBA ’94, program manager for the Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness in the WMU Haworth College of Business, spent a week this summer with students at the Burma Center talking to them about career selection, college and post-secondary training selection and budgeting, overall financial management, saving versus investing versus speculating, insurance, budgeting for housing costs and retirement planning.

 Two clubs will conduct their discussions in person, and the other will meet virtually. All are open to the public. The first 10 people to sign-up receive a free book.

Having already achieved an undergraduate degree in aviation management and operations, Jacobi Wright, B.A.'22, decided to pursue a master’s degree in business.

The free documentary screening will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in the WMU Student Center ballroom.

Western Michigan University is being recognized for cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence (AI). An interdisciplinary team has been awarded a four-year, $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to research AI readiness through cyber training.

The core of this project involves installing a stormwater treatment device that uses technology and natural processes to prevent phosphorus, sediment and other pollutants from being released into the lake from untreated urban stormwater. A second element, engaging researchers at Western, includes a never-before-tried technique designed to safeguard the lake from contamination caused by road salt runoff. 

Fifteen Bronco Battalion cadets received outstanding or excellent marks for the annual ROTC Cadet Summer Training, a 30-day camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where thousands of cadets become one step closer to commissioning.

Dr. Mert Atilhan's work related to removing harmful toxins from the atmosphere could lead to greener, more efficient filtration systems at factories around the world.

The designation recognizes the student chapter for providing exemplary growth and development opportunities to its members. The award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and highlights outstanding activities and projects.

Dr. LaCretisha McDole joins WMU's Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Kalamazoo as clinic director. 

The competition challenged teams to analyze a case and develop an evaluation plan for an organization facing a contemporary issue.

Dr. Olivia Ngadjui, assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, will be traveling to Amsterdam to present her research on professional identity development among counselor educators. She is hopeful her presentation will encourage counseling educators to be more open in promoting advancement and curiosity among their students.

The fall semester talks sponsored by Western's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society are free and open to the public.

The goal of the new affiliation between the College of Education and Human Development's higher education and student affairs leadership program and the University of Toronto is for graduate students to gain international field experiences.

Experience-driven learning opportunities focused on closing the sustainability skills gap have earned the University recognition as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index.