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Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… research while training future scientists Submitted by Alison Nuismer on Dr. Benjamin Koestler , an associate … Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … research opportunities teach students how to apply the scientific method to real-world problems—an essential …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With generous … tests for the campus community. The tests are provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an … last. Visitors to Sindecuse Health Center may receive a kit by asking at the cashier station. The health center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

WMU professor among researchers to identify rising landslide risk in Southern California

College of Arts and Sciences

… rising landslide risk in Southern California Submitted by Erin Flynn on STANFORD, Calif.—Climate change could make … and could increase substantially in the future under a warming climate,” says study co-author Dr. Laiyin Zhu , … rainfall caused closed roads, flash floods carried away cars, and landslides caked homes in mud, costing more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/06/laiyin-zhu-hurricane-rainfall-landslide-risk-increasing-climate-change

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

News

… dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Jimenez, a kinetic imaging student, … Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … changed my career trajectory, because I’m exploring my scientific research and science concepts in art in a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the Year for ability to inspire students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts … in common. They were made possible by science. Behind each scientific achievement, there is also a story. Named the … University College of Arts and Sciences . The annual award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association honors a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… three decades of research, teaching and growth Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ I can say with … to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. … my students leave with a deep appreciation for the power of scientific research,” she says. “Understanding how to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   The Honorable Dr. Betty … of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … used to listen to the radio and tell me about all the new scientific discoveries. Her stories were so intriguing. We …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… Science Student and Future Professional Pilot Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Guadalupe "Lupe" Guzman Ramos has learned … in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development Submitted by Sara Dillon on WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit … community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step forward in expanding stable, affordable housing for people … Michigan’s first drug treatment court in 1992. “Judge Schma was a pioneer in bringing the brain science of addiction …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-groundbreaking-housing

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the … scholars and researchers and acknowledge the value of their scientific contributions to various fields of science. The …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan