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Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … in a professional setting.   “These roles also have a direct impact on the student employees themselves, helping … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and … to WMU from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Padilla was welcomed to WMU Haworth with open arms. “I knew I wanted to study marketing after starting my journey as a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist

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… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist Submitted … and communication director for Virginia Tech's Flint Water Study, will speak at 7 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall . His … Professor Dr. Marc Edwards , mounted what it viewed as a scientific relief effort to expose the level of lead in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Office of the Provost

… Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Culture shocks in Egypt to be discussed in Humanities Center talk

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… Culture shocks in Egypt to be discussed in Humanities Center talk Submitted by Anonymous … need to know and do about it. The series is exploring how scientific research is defining issues that concern everybody, including the warming of the globe, the toxicity of the environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15730

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Atilhan is a leading researcher on a $2.5 million grant awarded to WMU by … well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing environmental challenges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

WMU ranked by TIME as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

Haworth College of Business

… of Business specifically.  TIME and Statista analyzed a diverse sample of 4,000 of the most influential leaders in … and private universities making strong showings, including WMU, which placed in the top four in Michigan. The … they thrive and shape its future,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We’re overjoyed with the national …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/time-leaders-haworth-2025

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… international cybersecurity competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of four Western Michigan … University students placed second in the undergraduate division of the 2025 Social Engineering competition at … , all members of the WMU Bronco Cybersecurity Club, was among 27 participating undergraduate teams from …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… design Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and … The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the Advancement of Science, Padian is a prolific author of scientific articles and books whose work shows up in such …

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

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… 9. KALAMAZOO—A lecture series featuring weekly talks and discussions focused on climate change will kick off … 2013 Lyceum Lecture Series titled "Climate Change: Scientific, Socioeconomic and Policy Perspectives." No talk … Jan. 30 —"The Dance of the 3 E's: Energy, Environmental Stewardship (CO2 Emissions Mitigation) and Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798