Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024
Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10; classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 11.
Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility
In 2022, Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck was part of an interdisciplinary group of researchers from Michigan State University that first received funding for the project to make voice-activated AI more accessible to those who stutter or have other speech differences. They recently learned that they have received an additional $5 million award to continue the next phase of their work over the next three years.
TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
According to TIME, an elite diploma signals at least two things to prospective employers: survival of a difficult admissions process and a high likelihood of intelligence. For many companies, hiring from these institutions is also an investment in pre-vetted talent and established connections.
Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect
Luke Thelen is taking the accounting field by storm. Originally from Caledonia, Michigan, the graduate student in accountancy at Western Michigan University is following his passions for numbers and baseball and is sure to be a team player, on and off the field.
International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success
Seethal Albert is embracing the unknown during her time at Western Michigan University. Originally from India, Albert is an international student in her second year of the MBA dual-enrollment program between Christ University, Bangalore, and the WMU Haworth College of Business, using her love of business to drive her to success.
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
Dr. Karika Parker, B.A.'02, M.A.'07, Ph.D.'22, a postdoctoral fellow with the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, uncovered the lead role Albert White played in constructing Heritage Hall and considers it her "life's work ... to make sure everybody knows (his work) and to celebrate him even beyond Black History Month."
Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign
A grand reopening event is set for Thursday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. and will include a rededication ceremony followed by a reception, performances by the College of Fine Arts Jazz Combo and guided tours led by student ambassadors from the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts.
Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads
Roughly 125 million viewers are expected to tune in to Super Bowl LVIII. WMU executive-in-residence in advertising and promotion Greg Gerfen tells us we can expect "humor and a whole host of animals, celebrities and superstars" in commercials during the big game.
Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU
Through his internships and academic experiences, Western sophomore Marco Azzopardi has a jumpstart on a career in sales.
History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy
In 1927, Merze Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree from WMU. She went on to become a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and advisor to world leaders.
Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy
Western's ethics talks during spring semester are all free and open to the public.
Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication
For Western Michigan University graduate student Daniel Ebo, studying communication wasn’t always the plan — in fact, it just so happened to be the best chance he ever took. Now, Ebo is delving into communication-based research, focusing on the impact of social media on social change by exploring the relationship between news organizations' tweets and the actions taken by audiences in response.