Search

Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

News

… footprint, Western Michigan University is making its mark with sustainability accolades. The University's amped-up … building commissioning specialist at Western, was honored with the USGBCWM Volunteer of the Year Award . Miller joined … with the organization for more than eight years. "The biggest thing for me, seeing everything about climate change, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… rock club focused on sharing geological knowledge with the Kalamazoo area. “We are incredibly grateful to the … at the back of Rood Hall, initially opened its doors with six dinosaur exhibits in 2019, followed by a seventh in … of the new dinosaurs is scheduled for this upcoming summer, with the department working closely with Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

News

… to Cisco's largest corporate social responsibility program, with courses taught at more than 9,000 academies in 165 … a lot and learn a ton of information, because graduating with a Cisco certification will open up a lot of … work." Katerattanakul set up WMU's Cisco Networking Academy with the help of the Office of Information Technology, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright scholar. KALAMAZOO—Dramatic efforts … San Suu Kye," he said. "This group will provide my country with its best chance to make a peaceful transition to … and trips to Chicago." Life in the U.S. One of the biggest cultural changes Thein experienced settling into life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

News

… Department of Economics. Since 2016, WMU has partnered with Michigan State University to offer an innovative … of economics, also serves as an instructor in the program, with a number of WMU graduate students serving as teaching … the country and gives them the opportunity to network with one another," says WMU doctoral student Chikezie Okoli …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

News

… he chose political science. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2019, he landed a job as a manager at Amazon right away. That job, paired with the experience he gained at WMU, set him up for success … throughout this COVID-19 crisis, Western really helped with that,” says Davidson. “Everything changes here every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

News

… essential expertise that assisted the advisory council with addressing some of the largest challenges confronting … to create their own health and safety plans in accordance with state and federal mandates and recommendations meant to … on June 30, Blood Starr said she thinks one of the biggest hurdles facing school districts will be continuing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

News

… supply management students—from left to right, Peyton Hurley, Alexandra Henson, Madison Dober and Connor … and BrightDrop Electric Delivery Van. The team was tasked with developing recommendations for supplier selection based … types of opportunities that supply chain professionals work with every day. “This year’s competition was particularly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes two new associate vice presidents

Student Life

… Dr. Raveendran is well respected as a collaborative leader with a background in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She served as a key stakeholder and partner within Taubman to foster a diverse, inclusive and … co-curricular involvement, and has worked collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65674

WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation

News

… of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new fleet of aircraft. DETROIT—Western Michigan … for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the newest technology in the field. "When we acquired … planes and the high level of technology we equipped them with," says Dr. Raymond Thompson , dean of Western's College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172