Search

National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… studying. But it isn’t only calculations, reading and lab work. Sometimes, it’s all about fun and games. At least … chemical engineering. Securing their ticket to Boston came down to one question during the regional competition that … final jeopardy,” says team captain Chris Rohen. “We were shown a graph and asked us to name the correlation—and we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for her doctoral studies in Historical Musicology.  “I am thrilled … Bosse's research contributions are impressive, with notable works such as the ethnographic documentary Becoming Beautiful and the book Becoming …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

News

… joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A robust child welfare workforce keeps kids safe, and Western Michigan University … them a leg up because … they already have a foot in the door. They've already made connections and already have a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

News

… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, since the University continues … is open until 3 p.m., K-Zoo Coney until 4 p.m. and PNC, Biggby Coffee and Subway until 5 p.m. that day. The Bernhard … , and remain closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29 . Waldo is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527

Ethics Center offers three book club events for the fall semester

News

… "Black and Blue" offers an account of what American doctors think about racial differences and how their thoughts have unique and often disproportionate … and above systemic racism in our healthcare system. This work has many implications from issues of paternalism, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40701

Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

W Magazine

… on Bronco Marching Band members charge onto the field at Waldo Stadium. As her parents revealed long ago, Bronco … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band … There are people who marched in the ‘70s and ‘80s that show up. … We still have the same traditions,” says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

College supports community with second annual day of service

College of Education and Human Development

… won best chocolate chip cookie during the bake-off. Using donated fabric, first-year experience students made tie … service to the fields the college prepares professionals to work in. Faculty, staff and students volunteered their time … districts. The supplies will be given to classrooms to show appreciation for their support of the college's student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73620

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… great event filled with a lot of fun things for the kids to do," says  Claire   Burton , program director at the … jobs.  Our intention is to try and keep WMU students working here in Kalamazoo." The KLEC plans to continue their … learning. Students are provided with opportunities to work with community businesses to experience the challenges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679

Dr. Shannon McMorrow receives Fulbright Specialist award for global health collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… knowledge and fostering sustainable partnerships. Her work will focus on advancing public and global health … at the Makerere University School of Public Health. Her work focused on expanding critical public health knowledge …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/mcmorrow-receives-fulbright-specialist-award

Peter Chu and company to perform concert

News

… for Naomi Stikeman's Çaturn, Perry Mansfield New Works Festival, for the ninth season of "So You Think You … Seven Dance Convention, and premiered a new work for Orlando Ballet Theatre, under the direction of Robert Hill. In … the complexities of impermanence and the human tendency to doubt even our own perceptions of reality. The Sept. 27 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9703