The Office of the Vice President for Research accelerates the discovery enterprise at Western Michigan University. We support faculty, staff and students in their research pursuits.
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A $1.35 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services will fund the MY-PROUD program. Created by an interdisciplinary team of professors, MY-PROUD aims to increase training and expand services in rural and medically underserved communities impacted by opioid and substance abuse.
Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy and Carla Koretsky were lauded by Crain's Detroit Business for their records of success in their fields as well as contributions to their community and mentorship.
SafeSense Technologies LLC was named a 2019 SmartZone Best Small Business at the annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards.
2019-20 schedule announced
Dr. Robert Bensley, School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, received the 2019 SNEB Nutrition Education Program Impact Award for his work with Wichealth.org.
The digital newsletter for May/June is now available.
This video documents the journey of Western Michigan University international students, detailing the challenges they encounter and the key role WMU plays to ease this difficult process.
Revised Common Rule details effecting WMU researchers.
Detailed changes outlined.
Kay Mortellaro takes on the Research Development Administrator role, effective Jan. 7.
