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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.— The benefits of foreign language acquisition are extensive and well-documented: improved memory, better … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … by Black culture; however, they aren’t typically portrayed in course content, Zárate- Sández explains.   In the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, … build collaborations and gain fresh perspectives on their disciplines in a global context.   Dr. Paul Ciccantell Each … university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by … Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… important thing Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ … would, on occasion, get a ride home for one of mom’s great dinners.  I  remember meeting dad, one evening, in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing the global impacts … and storage across the United States. "I'm really excited, and I think it's important for Western Michigan … and storage in Michigan. "DOE is drawing on its extensive experience in geologic carbon dioxide storage to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… is key to chemical engineer's success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After completing his bachelor’s … while remaining grateful to the people and meaningful experiences that allowed him to achieve his dreams. “Pursuing … Collins. “My journey at Western has been shaped by the incredible people I’ve been surrounded by, all working toward …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/evan-collins-chenical-engineer

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world … Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … nonprofit Western Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … "Wadado Leo Smith: Ankhrasmation, the Language Scores" art exhibition —daily until March 5 at the Kalamazoo Institute of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

News

… Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton Murphy was named a … be better than they were before," she says. THE INJURY An X-ray shows the severe fracture in Murphy's neck. Murphy, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Gov. … brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … and impactful Experience-Driven Learning that makes a difference for both our students and our business community. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund