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Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy
College of Arts and Sciences
… scholarship fund has been established in honor of a leading scholar and professor emeritus in Western Michigan … exclusively to studying those areas in which Dr. Michael was an expert and to have the support of faculty from around … American Psychological Association and WMU, and lifetime service awards from ABAI and the Society for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38221
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… Residency Program. Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class at the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor Area Schools. … employees like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians to earn their teacher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden
News
… Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Dean Houssam Toutanji, Dunn, Poppe and Michigan Public Service Commissioner Rachael Eubanks at the Sept. 16 ribbon … as part of our Solar Gardens program," said Poppe. "We’re a different kind of company—leaving our environment better …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079
Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future
Haworth College of Business
… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and … Rubarth as both a student and a professional. The most rewarding activity Rubarth has been a part of is the Formula SAE … “I was interested in both corporate finance and financial services throughout my college career, and WMU Haworth did a …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship
Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
News
… have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … Dystrophy Association and for Stitches of Love, a patriotic service organization that creates stockings filled with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899
WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields
News
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, … in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945
Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'
News
… started early, and she's a strong advocate of increasing diversity in the field. "I consider myself fortunate that my … integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
News
… Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by … to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805
Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher
News
… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … paper engineering, with a PTF Honor Award for her outstanding contributions to the paper engineering program. The … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499
Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … also a sign of the hard work I have put into my college studies so far,” says Raches. “It gives me motivation to … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches is a junior from St. Joseph, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742