Search
The City of Tomorrow to perform as part of residency
News
… is a collaborative project with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association, which awarded the quintet first prize in the wind division at its 2011 National Chamber Music Competition. The residency is partially funded by … repertoire and performance, all while breathing new life into 20th century classics. They have performed across the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2121
Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact
News
… for Western Michigan University's Soga Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan … MSU Extension and the wider Michigan community. Yoshimoto began partnering with Michigan State University Extension in … Outreach Initiative to bring more people and organizations into the project. This led to universities, state …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
News
… the state of adult literacy in southwest Michigan will be the topic of a one-day seminar at Western Michigan … , that will draw people from across the area to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for … community literacy centers, adapting academic scholarship into community practice, and more. "We're still looking for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
News
… the news that he'd won, "I probably seemed a little distant because I was on my way to a concert here at Western and I … on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition. In addition to … well. "We're working hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685
Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research
College of Arts and Sciences
… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to … gave her a subscription to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663
Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the … electrical and machining resources. This resulted in significant educational value to students working on the project, … a NASA interest at this point, but looking out, I can see a need. Right now, I look for pieces where my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801
WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances
Haworth College of Business
… WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour … in Battle Creek during the summer to help Burmese-American sixth through ninth graders sharpen their financial … Mora says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913
WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents
News
… WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents Submitted by … verified) on Kavalhuna, pictured with presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush KALAMAZOO, Michigan— Capt. Russell … are appearing together at the graduation of the 61 members from the 2016 Class of the Presidential Leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33510
Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing
College of Education and Human Development
… Michigan University junior in the exercise science program, can regularly be seen cleaning the stables, brushing the horses, or … along with providing them with an environment where they can feel relaxed and have fun,” Cherry states. Like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336
Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Lessons to be drawn from the highly publicized case involving Terri Schiavo will come into focus later this month as part of the Western Michigan … and her condition set off a highly publicized legal struggle over end-of-life care from 1990 to 2005. Schiavo's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31508