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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… assistant, tutor, and grader. I have lots of memories with all these positions from working with Dr. Lina Sawalha on research to helping students with … overall project might not be feasible. I look forward to digging deeper and researching, with the purpose of obtaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

From the Eras Tour to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer

Haworth College of Business

… at a Pride Month celebration.  Jasmine Vicencio on site with Ticketmaster event staff for Taylor Swift: The Eras … experience as a student has been landing an internship with Ticketmaster, where I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work alongside the NFL. Working with Ticketmaster has not only deepened my understanding of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72060

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student with a rigorous academic schedule, it felt as though those … wanted to study abroad. I just never had the opportunity with my program,” Fraley says. “It would have put me a … learning Broncos gain a leg up in their career journey with access to a multitude of resume-worthy experiences. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… to college can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more challenging … looking for and how to find a therapist for their children with learning disabilities. "We find that students with disabilities in general are much more vulnerable when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological … education budget and $2.9 million from EGLE, together with a separate one-time allocation of $5 million from the … allocation to many state agencies, including the survey. With much reduced funding and staff following that, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1, 2024 .  Sara Pearson, hiking on an Icelandic glacier with her husband, fellow geologist Adam Heft. In her new … remediation. Transitioning to the public sector with EGLE, Pearson led numerous statewide initiatives, with … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sue Ellen Christian works with interns and Kalamazoo Valley Museum staff on her … honest journalists function and how to verify information with engaging stories, characters and games,” says … School of Communication student Lauren Schuster is working with Christian to create a card game that will be provided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… attendees were asked to consider the implications of work with diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to … remain relevant? How do we use the work that we have done with access to make the case for postsecondary enrollment to … do offer these gatekeeping systems. Given new challenges with enrollment, Perryman-Clark notes that college students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

Trustees slate short conference call meeting

News

… is consideration of the terms of a new three-year contract with WMU's Part-time Instructors Organization. The group has … If approved by the board, the contract will go into effect with the start of the fall 2013 semester. PIO and campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5853

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

News

… Multicultural Counseling and Psychology. The award assists with the many expenses associated with doctoral studies. It goes to historically underrepresented doctoral students with research and leadership interests centered on issues of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374