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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus
News
… of 18 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to non-government citizens. Tickets Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895
Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic
News
… 35 years of experience with low-vision rehabilitation and services has been named director of Western Michigan … of Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek. Previously, Kremer was director of rehabilitation for the Association for the … in such a store include large-print calendars, talking watches, writing aids and large-print playing cards. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29936
WMU mourns student Jacob Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting
News
… WMU mourns student Jacob Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting Submitted by Anonymous … student died in a shooting at the SoHo 700 apartments on Howard Street near the WMU campus. Two male suspects are being … morning hours of Dec. 9. He is returning to Kalamazoo. After learning of the tragedy, he issued a short statement, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36851
Graduate dreams of her next steps
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Graduate dreams of her next steps Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Maruj Jamal, B.S.E.'22, is excited to be pursuing … in chemical engineering in Saudi Arabia. But Western will always have a place in her heart. "WMU is like my second home, and I love it," she says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After coming to Western Michigan University to pursue her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624
Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism
Study of Ethics in Society
… , professor, will lead each discussion. This book explores ways to address wildlife decline at the individual level … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887
A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection
College of Arts and Sciences
… the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes. … from Western in December 2022 with a Ph.D. in English. After completing “Sprawl,” Collard won the Hollis Summers … as he goes. The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, it was a little bit of a challenge,” says Collard. “But it’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346
Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece
Haworth College of Business
… in industries including banking, sales and marketing. It was an unexpected move back to her hometown of Muskegon, Michigan, that inspired her to find what was missing and take the next step in her education. With … “I was able to talk to Dr. J one-on-one in her office after a final. In that time, we discussed not only the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252
Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model
College of Education and Human Development
… the Dominican Republic (DR), Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez was motivated to examine the education system in her home … had and how they've influenced their perspectives. After conducting an interpretive phenomenolgy analysis, … that the students feel and affirm that their transformation was not only academic learning," says Peña Martinez. "They …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259
WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities
News
… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled today at usnews.com and will be available … tier. Release of the U.S. News listing comes just weeks after WMU learned it was included on the Washington Monthly's list of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590
Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU
News
… from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. And in addition to the United States and Canada, … will receive secondary emphasis. In addition, in the afternoon, clinics will be offered by Duane Davis, WMU … directed by Dr. Scott Cowan, WMU assistant professor of music. Groove for Thought In addition to performing and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244