Search

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … to Western Michigan University (WMU) to study political science and global and international studies.    As a member … career by working and studying on campus.    He earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2022 and is now pursuing a master’s …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… travel to 22 countries spanning six continents. A total of 411 students participated in faculty-led programming.  … enriched academic journeys, says Joe Milostan , director of study abroad and international enrichment at the Haenicke … in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann Snyder – Advanced Criminology in the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

News

… Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows Submitted by … on Kominz KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Michelle A. Kominz , a professor of geosciences at Western Michigan University, was … rocks. A faculty member at WMU since 1997, Kominz earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Colby College, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37476

WMU adds three undergraduate education majors, two concentrations

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sangren Hall, home of WMU's College of Education and Human Development … recreation major . The new majors—secondary integrated science education, elementary/middle school mathematics and … of Education. Beginning this fall, students with a bachelor's degree in elementary education will be required …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15796

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has launched its spring semester … , Friday, Feb. 2, with two talks hosted by the Department of Philosophy as part of the 17th Annual Graduate Student … entomology and wildlife ecology and professor of biological sciences at the University of Delaware. His topic, “ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… from her travels. "GIST 3100 opened my eyes to the value of networking and making connections in a globalized world,” … Global Studies in the Field is a course run by the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Environment, Geography and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a National Science Foundation-funded conference Feb. 25 in Cincinnati. Sarina Saturn , Ph.D., editor of the ADVANCE Journal for Individual and Institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… advance the field thanks to a nearly $800K U.S. Department of Energy grant awarded to Dr. Robert Makin , assistant professor of computer science and principal investigator for the grant. “Achieving …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin

WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in remote sensing, water resources 

News

… address critical environmental challenges. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to research, teaching and mentorship, Sultan has been named the recipient of WMU’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the … mentoring students in the geological and environmental sciences, empowering them to pursue their own paths of

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-faculty-scholar-2025-mohamed-sultan

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights Submitted by Megan Looker on David … Kemp, left, works with Jake Atkins, an aviation flight science student, in a lab at the College of Aviation. From … the college hopes to develop the program into a four-year bachelor’s degree that can cover many facets of the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights