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Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists
College of Arts and Sciences
… Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … the bacterium responsible for dysentery. The three-year award totals $533,000, including $375,000 in direct research … for new ways to stop a growing global threat The project builds on work Koestler has conducted since joining …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research
Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city
News
… Downtown Initiative Fund, in partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan and Sleeping Giant Capital. … for immersive training and working on growth strategy projects with Sleeping Giant Capital’s portfolio companies. … the LBS Practicum and to active downtown businesses who want to engage with WMU students.” Looking ahead, the LBS …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch
Applications available for student sustainability grant
Sustainability
… each academic year. Spring 2017 sustainability grant awardees Jessica Graves and Turner Slaughter : Engineers without Borders Sustainable Water Project Sandra Graybill and Megan Bogel : Locklizard for … of Student Conduct Cheruba Daniel : Costa Rica: The Great Green Experiment Hailey Olson and Shannon Ervin : Students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43039
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … business, integrating the management of people, money and projects. This focus appeals to students with engineering … Project Management. Many also graduate with their Six Sigma Green Belt certification. The 30-credit graduate program is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood
News
… which is bordered on one side by Stadium Drive, was given a high priority last fall. When completed, the project will meet major new-building needs as well as create a new campus gateway that is more connected with the community and offers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977
Equipment Library supports student success
University Libraries
… to the tools, equipment and technology they need for class projects and campus life. Some items, like phone and laptop … and tool kits help students at home with repairs and craft projects. We’ve seen more demand for our 4K video camera, … DSLR camera, laptops, and other equipment to support media projects. A student recently used our document cameras to …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library
Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact
Haworth College of Business
… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is … the cybersecurity posture and on serious infrastructure projects like Wi-Fi controller migrations and firewall …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student
Students earn top honors in regional competition
News
… earn top honors in regional competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The winning team members (seated) with their … Michigan University students earned the Overall Champion award and won Best Project honors at the second annual Midwest Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6887
Former school superintendent named interim education dean
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Burt KALAMAZOO—Dr. Walter L. Burt, associate professor of educational … years of education leadership," says WMU Provost Timothy Green. "I'm very appreciative of his willingness to step in … Walter L. Burt Prior to coming to WMU in 2004, Burt was project manager in the District Alliance Programs of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2485
Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation
Haworth College of Business
… innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on (Left) Green and (right) Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.─Two Western … the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … received the first annual $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for Cluventure, her travel agency with a twist. House …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807