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WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

News

… three of the 12 papers written by WMU authors. The volume was published April 3 . "Paleozoic Stratigraphy and … distribution of natural resources in the basin. The volume was published by GSA April 25 . Barnes Kehew says the … study the mysteries of the planet and beyond and to share scientific findings. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965

OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

News

… work, received the grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will support WMU's … Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Harrison says the new … who decide to work in behavioral health practice settings after graduation." More information about the IPEER program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… they could read aloud to their students, but connecting was a challenge because many did not have internet access or … times with families and started seeing the benefits shortly after the program started. Frantz and Szafranski noticed … a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and Frantz are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Global Experience in Los Angeles in 2011, which was a great honor considering he started playing the game … talked me into playing basketball in high school because I was so tall,” said Matasovic, a 6’ 8” forward, who was … U.S., so I grabbed it,” he said.   WMU also chose Matasovic after Bronco Coach Steve Hawkins spotted Matasovic playing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Island Festival features music, food

News

… Admission is free before 4 p.m. On Thursday, it is $3 after 4 p.m. and $6 after 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, … Xpression 6:30 to 8 p.m, HaleAmanO 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rootz Warrior Band 10 to 11:30 p.m., Jamacian Reggae Star Warrior King Midnight to 1:30 a.m., Inner Visions Between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542

WMU center receives highest level of accreditation

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs received the highest … Facilities (CARF) for its community integration, service coordination, supported living and adult day service … is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74684

Students can get involved in the community during Spring Staycation

News

… to participate in Spring Staycation, an introduction to service learning in the community, to be held during the … such as mental illness and teen violence, and to do related service projects. There is no cost to participate and a free … panelists and interactive simulations in the morning. The afternoon expands morning topics into related service

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21741

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

News

… WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers … healthcare providers so they can make decisions based on scientific evidence rather than word of mouth, intuition or … has enlisted the aid of researchers at the Developmental Services Group and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… highlight real-world cyber threats and teach practical ways to stay secure both at work and at home. — ninjio.com … is expanding its partnership with NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness training platform, to students, launching on Tuesday, Feb. 24 . After a successful launch for faculty and staff last year, …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … model, they also developed a working model of NeoVent after extensive lab work. They currently have a patent … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223