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University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot … director of University Recreation Chris Voss, pandemic shutdowns and restrictions in this same timeframe contributed to … plate-loaded and pin-select, but many students have learned how to work out with less equipment,” Voss explains. “We’re …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Igor Fedotov , professor of viola in the Irving S. Gilmore School … and Burns will travel to Grenoble, France, where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research … decrease the cost of making these materials and to increase how much current they can carry,” she explains.   “The new …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

News

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion … there are serious gaps between our self-assessment of how ethical we are and how we fare ethically in our actual … in which people miss the mark on these matters and make suggestions about what can be done about it. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day at work is a slam dunk.  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The chief … that outside of class there are more opportunities to do different things. Being involved in those organizations … in 2018. “Dr. Berkey was a big influence in that she showed me the path. She gave me a lot of opportunities to get …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Carol Cochrane finds global perspective through WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in that class was the value of becoming fluent in Excel and how important that skill is in business. So, at the end of … business in the Netherlands, changing my life forever.”   Downtown Utrecht during sunset. Cochrane studied in Utrecht, … around the world, creating unforgettable connections while working together to extend their business knowledge.   …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/international-business-carol-cochrane-study-abroad

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… world applications and social opportunities, Jacobo has done it all—and he’s only just getting started.    Jacobo is … “Something that did surprise me, and a lot of us, is how much the University supports students, the number of … is like to be an international student: many companies that work with mechanical and aerospace don’t accept …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… falls in line with our mission, ‘So that all may learn.’" How Western is supporting nontraditional students Western's … students enrolled in online programs are more likely to be working professionals looking to advance or change their … for teenage prospective students but those that weigh how programs are delivered and how effective they are at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, Lochlan McElroy co-founded … Students get experience with real security tools, learn how to write reports, and practice skills. “I saw how new … to also try new things and get involved on campus. “Don’t be afraid to mess stuff up. Break things (that you’re …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

News

… about Earth's unprecedented warming. A key way he's been doing that is by sharing his knowledge of climate change, … Anomalies from 1880 to 2017 , the video graphically shows Earth experienced moderate warming from about 1900 to … generations." Learn more For more about Karowe and his work , visit his personal webpage . Direct questions to him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387