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Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
College of Arts and Sciences
… Taking notes. Pop quizzes. Research papers. An experiment or two. Those are often the first, and only, things … happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab. “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in … to classroom The molecular biology lab course didn’t always provide students with an authentic research experience. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776
Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students
College of Education and Human Development
… (GYO) student in the College of Education and Human Development's teaching English to other speakers (TESOL) master's … 54,000 subscribers. "I started my YouTube channel when I was in my student teaching," explains Huls. "During the … my career, I would try to do weekly vlogs to recap what I was doing in the classroom. It was a really honest diary of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881
Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history
News
… of February—in celebration of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … Western Michigan University will celebrate the hip-hop movement. "Hip-hop culture did not just pop on the scene; it is … Shimonta Dickerson , administrative assistant senior in the Walker Institute. "I think it's important for people to know …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599
Engineering management program now globally certified
News
… Engineering management program now globally certified Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University's master's degree in engineering management is now one of just six programs in the world to be … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44265
Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation
Sustainability
… of civilization in terms of both causes and solution pathways," says Dr. Neil Drobny , program director for the … Challenge for Sustainable Impact and instructor of management in the Haworth College of Business. Drop-in … and economic growth, and the end result could be a product, service, business or public policy. Teams will demonstrate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331
Small Business Development Center receives funding to boost technical training services
Haworth College of Business
… Small Business Development Center receives funding to boost technical training services Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Tamara Davis … needs. “Offering expanded SBDC services in innovative ways is something WMU Haworth is pleased to be able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69014
College of Arts and Sciences honors 18 alumni at 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
College of Arts and Sciences
… of Arts and Sciences honors 18 alumni at 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Group photo … in their respective fields but also embodies the spirit of service and commitment to their communities,” says Dr. Carla …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73115
Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law
College of Education and Human Development
… law ( House Bill 4608 ) which requires individuals to become licensed before practicing medical nutrition therapy in … licensure so much because insurance companies don't cover services unless you're a licensed health care professional," … services to be covered by insurance and hopefully increase wages that match the education that we're required to have." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523
U.S. News ranks WMU health programs among best in nation
News
… health disciplines garnered top-50 ratings, while a seventh was included in the top-100 of such programs. The latest … audiology. The occupational therapy program in Kalamazoo came in at No. 21 in the nation out of 151 programs ranked, … WMU programs, also within the College of Health and Human Services, are in fields last surveyed in 2011. The WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/605
High school musicians spend two weeks on campus
News
… campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Seminar summer music camp KALAMAZOO--Seminar 2012, Western Michigan … One hundred students from Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Florida, New York and Central America have been selected … choirs will provide music for a local morning worship service. The location this year is the First Baptist Church …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/658