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Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While … blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the … known that for well over 150 years at this point, and the science pretty much got locked down in terms of the concepts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU psychology specialists tapped by governor to serve on new board

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… Mich—Western Michigan University's reputation in the field of behavior analysis has led Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to … engaged in providing clinical services. Peterson holds a bachelor's degree, master's degree and Ph.D. from the … for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. He holds a bachelor's degree and is completing his master's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41794

Michigan native offers free piano recital

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… Michigan native offers free piano recital Submitted by Anonymous (not … Barber, John Knowles Paine and Pierre Jalbert. A piano professor at St. Olaf College, Atzinger received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37469

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… Honorees include  Grant Allers , WMU Public Safety police officer;  William Mitchell, assistant manager of Valley … in Facilities Management, Prellwitz graduated with a bachelor’s in food science administration from WMU in 2020. He has worked at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… against some 350 young aviators from teams representing 29 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 15-member WMU … Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North Dakota and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … (Ill.) Central High School and is studying aviation flight science and flight administration at WMU. He placed ninth in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

In artist's imagination, even Einstein took breaks

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… Montana artist Jim Dolan has been installed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences building. It was a gift from Dr. John A. Kapenga , associate professor of computer science, and his wife, Karen Woodin . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15810

Sky Broncos bring home fourth consecutive regional championship

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… Puca on Cirrus SR-20 aircraft (Photo credit: WMU College of Aviation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … junior from Mississauga, Ontario, studying aviation flight science. He placed third in computer accuracy and third as … as top pilot in the competition. He placed first in power-off landing, first in simulated comprehensive aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35835

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on The renovated Board of Trustees Plaza is taking shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western … dinosaur. Western's facilities management team has a total of 34 major projects —as well as several smaller projects—on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Dr. Chansheng He wins WMU Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… 2015 Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Dr. Chansheng He , professor of geography, has been selected to receive WMU's … and land evaluation for sustainable land use. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1982 and a master's degree in 1985 from … change and water resources sustainability and watershed science and water resource management. He is the recipient …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26781

Sky Broncos place fifth in national championship event

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… University-Prescott. Longtime WMU rival the University of North Dakota came in second, Southern Illinois University … title in 2002. "We had students place in the top 20 in all of the events that were contested for team points, so it was … Allen of Willowbrook, Illinois, is studying aviation flight science and is team captain. He graduated from Hinsdale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32349