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A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business. She is mastering the field of finance and athletics as part of the WMU golf team. Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… organizational change leadership research Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. David Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The biggest benefit I get out of presenting at a conference is learning what other scholars are working on and checking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Agave plant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chris Jackson will manually pollinate Alice the Agave from the … rest are expected to follow suit soon. The Agave's spike is already showing signs it is nearing the end of its life. Once the plant fully blooms, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American … by his experiences in the field, where he found people struggling to find clean water in both regions of China and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… explore the Esport gaming catalog. Dr. Colin Cork, assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance and … minor  amidst the growing interest in the industry. This new interdisciplinary program will prepare students to enter the field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … positions her well to lead a college with a vital mission that spans across colleges and academic units at … Luchara Wallace Wallace came to Western in 2009 as an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a simple answer. “One thing some people get caught up on is thinking that they need to have everything figured out,” says Buck. “This isn’t true; it is okay to try out different things and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

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

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new … Michigan University's top-flight College of Aviation is getting new wings. On Thursday, March 23, the WMU Board … training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the …

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

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

News

… Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Her organization is hosting a Juneteenth Gala to continue the celebration of … Western sociology doctoral student Tasleem Firdausee , who is also the BGSA needs assessment chair. BGSA executive … expect an environment full of Black joy!" says Devin Willis , BGSA president and counseling psychology doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western

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… Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western Submitted by Erin … first El Grito celebration was held on campus in 2021. This year it will cap off Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, … stories of Latinx students who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program and their families.  The diverse array …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724