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Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… in GEOS 1000 (Dynamic Earth) participated in a new kind of field experience through a pilot project led by Fredrick Magi , doctoral student in Science Education, and Dr. Heather Petcovic , chair of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University is hosting five … designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Cybersecurity student Ben Karn in Floyd Hall, home of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cybersecurity student Ben Karn …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

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

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU and the … Adam Manley, chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Chuck Bruce, faculty specialist II. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

News

… internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will visit the Western Michigan University campus at the end of March to deliver two community addresses that focus on … Sagan Prize for Science Popularization. Padian earned his bachelor's degree in natural science and a master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Evidence of what might be an ancient funerary de-fleshing ritual … Aldenderfer, dean and professor of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight

WMU cybersecurity program receives ABET accreditation

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/cybersecurity-abet-accreditation

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU … a Ph.D. in Accounting from Indiana University, a Master of Science in Accounting from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba