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Graduate student research aims to streamline recycling
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Binder shows off one of her new collection bins. KALAMAZOO--A Western … to earn her master's degree in psychology; and she has a bachelor's degree in psychology from WMU. "Mostly, it's a … for a landfill, also is a cue to people to be more conscience of recycling, she adds. "Before, we found that 20 to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/580
Kay A. Shearer obituary
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kay A. Shearer , retired office coordinator in Western Michigan University's Mallinson Institute for Science Education, died Sept. 17 . She was 71. Shearer, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1986 and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35303
Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others
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… Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help … on Jovanny Ruiz-Alavez graduates Saturday, May 1, with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … in the classroom, with a knack for math and aspirations of a career in engineering. When it came time to think about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981
Physicist melds scientific, humanitarian drive at UN's 'nuclear watchdog'
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… two-year Peace Corps assignment in the West African nation of Mali. "My unconventional post-doc" is Humphrey's wry description of this turnabout that surprised some of his mentors in … scientific enterprise, so it's important. But to do pure science turned out wasn't enough for me because you're not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37548
Hard-working students meet academic challenge
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… obtain a cumulative 4.0 grade point average for a minimum of one academic year. Enbody and Kelly are the first to meet … challenge and win lunch with the president in recognition of their accomplishment. The Student Success Program helps … students and/or students with disabilities complete their bachelor's degree and transition to graduate school and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/200
Western to confer almost 1,300 degrees during virtual commencement ceremonies June 26
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… colleges and WMUx. There will be 883 degrees awarded at the bachelor's level, nearly 377 at the master's level and 34 at the doctoral level. Ceremonies are for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Engineering and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64510
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… to create programming meant to increase the participation of women in STEM. Sarah Bular, a recent manufacturing … Norlien examines sediment from the Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. Margaret …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show
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… show on display at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services that explores the meeting place … viewer. The "Essential Rhythms" exhibit features the work of Justin Bernhardt and is on display in the building's … either side of his home in Kalamazoo. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in fine art from The School of the Art …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9528
Keith Bailey obituary
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… University emeritus, died June 22 . He was 91. Bailey, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1989 after 34 years of service to the University. He was an assistant professor … Bailey attended WMU on the GI Bill and graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees from the University. Prior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243
Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members
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… projects as well as other work that promotes their professional growth and development. The leaves were granted by the WMU Board of Trustees during its March 14 meeting. Sabbaticals … Terrance Michmerhuizen , associate professor of aviation sciences Dr. Jun-Seok Oh , professor of civil and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45801