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State-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Adineh investigates semiconductor technology as part of his work in the lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Motors and DENSO—is to develop a world-class skilled workforce pipeline in Southwest Michigan and Greater Grand … Doctoral students Valliammai Palaniappan and Tony Hanson work in the lab that supports EV battery and semiconductor …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-semiconductor-learning

From preservation to collaboration: Space highlights

University Libraries

… on Renovations at Zhang Legacy Collections Center Student worker Malia in the newly added Preservation Room. We … onsite. We also added a researcher station, offering workspace to visiting researchers while classes are using … a spot for group meetings or a whiteboard to diagram their work. Micro study spaces across Waldo Library The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-space-highlights

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

News

… experience through a paid internship program. "Our work connected to poverty reduction, the impact of mass … have a heart to serve their communities, are committed to social justice and need training and outlets to make their … to operate a restaurant and also partner with local social services, mental health providers and education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan State Police to  solve … for Future Teachers Setting the Stage: Theatre for Social Change "These projects allow us to bridge the gap … students to have a broad and strong foundation in the social sciences as well as diverse soft skills and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… meet you where you are Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its … says Buys, who is completing her doctoral degree in social work and clinical psychology. Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Employee spotlight: Andy Kaliyati

University Libraries

… as a full-time employee. “I like assisting patrons and working on projects to improve the library. I also like the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/spotlight-andy-kaliyati

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

News

… prevention," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and primary investigator on the grant. "We are focused … adds a barrier," says Granger, who earned her master's in social work from Western and is also a citizen of the Little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities

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… do both,” says Covell. “It was a fantastic opportunity to work on research projects related to my teaching and make … two graduate courses. The first seminar, “Immigration and Social Inequality,” examines the intersection of immigration … gateway for immigration in Europe, providing an invaluable setting for research endeavors. Gu, an established …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu

Aerospace engineer to be guest speaker during Engineers Week

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… this month at Western Michigan University. Bob Carlton has worked in the areas of aerospace manufacturing and … design for more than 30 years, including 28 years working on numerous space-based guidance systems and … Feb. 18 , at WMU's Fetzer Center. The evening begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13355

Criminality of climate change explored in talk

News

… , professor of criminology in the School of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Tasmania in Australia, will speak … of global warming for national security, societal peace and social and ecological well-being. Future research must be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2729