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In Tempo—Twisted information: Professor guides listeners to the tune of media literacy

W Magazine

… Innovation Professor 2021-24, and her collaborators wanted to release the musical’s songs prior to its launch to … is as a journalist, and I find media literacy an ideal way to communicate to people how all media messaging, … in love. My mother, a longtime piano teacher in Kalamazoo, was a natural creative collaborator who always centered …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/04/tempo-twisted-information-media-literacy-album-sue-ellen-christian

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my time in Passau, I was able to greatly strengthen my understanding of German … participated in the University of Passau exchange.  " It was a wonderful experience,” Lambert says. “Everyone I met …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ That was our Dad. He was personable and fun; he exuded positive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

News

… there and having them be the backbone of Bash is always huge; it's a way for us to support our students." WMU President Edward … University departments, programs, local businesses and food vendors. "We're really excited about all the sponsors we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… is key to chemical engineer's success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After completing his bachelor’s … dreams. “Pursuing an engineering degree and career isn’t always easy, but Western provides the opportunities to be … incredible people I’ve been surrounded by, all working toward greatness. I have had the freedom to be …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/evan-collins-chenical-engineer

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … to future goals at the University, McElroy and Burns were always thinking of unique ways to make the most of their first year at Western in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … University in 2013 as a single mother in her 30s. She wasn't the typical college student, but that never worried … class taught techniques Thompson now uses daily in vendor contracts and lease agreements. The skills proved …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … Autonomy specializes in camera perception and sensor software. Their flagship product, Lane Detection in Snow (LDIS), …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents