Search results

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but … would give him more opportunity for patient interaction. “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my … for the job in a series of clinical rotations. “WMU has set me up for success.” Bazany’s drive to foster a patient …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

News

… kiln inside Western Michigan University's Kohrman Hall, awaiting a dayslong firing. A whimsical creation whipped up … Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum in Stockholm, … got some better kilns than my own studio. It's a great setting, great artists, highly skilled people. It's fun!" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or specific screen times for children. … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.”  The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … person for the first time during the center's grand opening set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Campus leader, future lawyer: Political science student builds case for success

News

… degree in political science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was little,  Asa Hollingsworth has been fascinated by … the biggest driver of change, and that is something I've always wanted to be a part of," says the Farmington Hills, … Department of Attorney General the next summer. So it set off a chain reaction of meeting people and networking." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-political-science-asa-hollingsworth

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

News

… "Fake News—Falsehoods and Bigotry and What Can Be Done," is set for 7 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's West Ballroom on … year's slam is focusing on the theme "Power To the Press: Watchdogs of Democracy" and will engage students in topics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking

News

… building ranking. Historic Heritage Hall The University was notified June 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council, … first LEED Platinum building. Heritage Hall, which was opened in 1905, was WMU's first building and sits atop … into one of the most efficient in the region and state. "We set out to honor our campus and community's history and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

News

… pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jamilah … at Western Michigan University. "(Western) is my home away from home," says Anthony, who will earn a bachelor's … shoulders, that's for sure," she says. "Western definitely set me up for success." For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

Panel to tackle integrity of criminal justice system

News

… Division, and the Special Response Team until he was promoted to sergeant in 2005, serving as detective … Court of Appeals in Grand Rapids. In December of 1997, she was hired at the Kent County Prosecutor's Office in their … defense, including driver's license restoration, motions to set aside convictions, petitions for discontinuation of sex …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38393

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship Submitted by Anonymous … of that effort is the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, which awarded its annual Beer Week scholarship for the first time … type of fundraiser during this year's Kalamazoo Beer Week, set for Saturday through Saturday, Jan. 14-21 . "It's the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701