Search results
Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western
News
… through the wake behind a speedboat on a single ski, you'd never know Rachel Evangelista has only been water … in the sunshine, so I thought, 'I'm going to try it.'" With no experience at all, Evangelista nervously reached out … There are both team and individual competitions. Students can connect with the team or find something else that sparks …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739
WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition
Haworth College of Business
… chose a product or service to sell to an ultimate consumer with a prepared presentation. Suzy Davila from Northville, … roles in retail and wholesale environments. Liam Zoli from Canton, Michigan, placed third in the corporate finance … for the opportunity to be a part of something that pushes you to become the best version of yourself professionally.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727
WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
News
… Mississippi's fifth circuit court intentionally removed African Americans from the jury, violating Flowers' … case, DeCamp wondered, could there be a larger issue within that same court district? Building a Team Dr. Elise … say it's race-neutral, but that's not exactly the case when you look at it." The Findings What the DeCamps found in that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center
News
… general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason Wang provide a glimpse of the components of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. … actually makes the product even more compostable because you've got that extra 'bug food' it carries to help the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… opportunities,” says Allhoff. The program, a collaboration with the Alaska Business Development Center, is also an … at Linden Grove Middle School in Kalamazoo, encouraging young students to normalize random acts of kindness. Western … kindness and making someone smile are all things that can support the mental health of a community,” says Bundon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Jerry Karn , B.S.'97, a Western Michigan University alum with a degree in computer science, working as a programming … field is constantly evolving.” According to Karn, the biggest hurdle in the cybersecurity field is time. The … develops. “New concepts seem very abstract when you don't already have a clear understanding of the …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity
Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center
News
… creating a business and those who have already started one can get the new year off on the right foot by taking part in … Plan A Venture Plan workshop for new entrepreneurs begins with an orientation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in … believe if the planning steps they teach are followed and you seek their guidance, like a doctor's checkup, you will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806
Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry
College of Education and Human Development
… its reputation as a leading institution for esports with the opening of its new Bronco Esports Lab. A dynamic … standpoint and a co-curricural standpoint." Students can use the Xbox to play as the Western Michigan University … to come in and game," said Voss. "All they need to do is scan their Bronco card with our staff, then they can hop on …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students
Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research
News
… fabrication will potentially increase energy density without sacrificing battery life. Lithium-ion batteries, … important research,” says Wu. “Also, I am excited that we can have more students at WMU involved in our research on lithium-ion batteries. As you know, lithium-ion batteries could store significant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986
Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore … “Being an engineering student does not have to mean you have no social life or cannot hold a job,” she says. “I know students hear this a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271