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WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement
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… 519 at the master's level and 42 at the doctoral level. This spring's graduates will represent 22 countries and … two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The … with the commencement stream. For instructions on how to view the live webcast, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521
Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants
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… paper off the new machine. The equipment, moved and donated from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, … outlet for companies to test new paper types, fibers, chemistries and equipment on a smaller scale, without having to … Packaging Coalition to be the certification site for their How2Recycle product labeling program. The fiber recycling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982
A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The story of Godzilla is iconic: The 1956 film changed the science-fiction and … of the fear of thermonuclear weapons in Japanese culture. However, despite its popularity, not many people are aware … in destructive ways that humanity cannot possibly predict from the onset.” On Friday, Dec. 1, at 12:30 p.m. in room …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605
Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students
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… Mall. Move-in Early move-in for some select student groups is 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. Move-in … 28-Sept. 1 , in the Bernhard Center. Daily programming runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with attendees taking care of … entertainment by local performers and an open-mic/drag show. The event will be hosted by local drag queen Savannah J …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123
WMU president elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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… Academy of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan … Gov. Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., author Jonathan Franzen and Howard Hughes Medical Institute cell biologist Dr. Jennifer … named WMU's ninth president on Aug. 1, 2017. He came to WMU from Georgetown University, where he had served as founding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52999
Expert on campaigns to deliver Clark Lecture at WMU
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… recognized expert on campaigns and elections will visit the Western Michigan University campus this week as … open to the public. In his presentation, Shaw will look at how the 2016 presidential race is shaping up to be the most … nomination. Ideologically, the field is as broad as ever, from conservative to libertarian to democratic socialist. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27857
Kathy Beauregard honored by Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
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… The award will be presented by Ray Scott, former Detroit Pistons head coach and Hall of Fame advisory board member, and Jim Stark, Hall of Fame executive … director. "[Beauregard] has set a great example of how an athletic director can help drive a sports program to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1849
Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk
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… Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk Submitted … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An economist from The Brookings Institution will take a closer look at … of U.S. Wages" and, most recently, "Closing the Deficit: How Much Can Later Retirement Help?" Burtless has a doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064
WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills
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… in a rapidly changing world. Program attendees will learn how to manage personality traits in their teams and … business practices and more. The cost of attending is $4,995 and includes lodging, breakfast, lunch and two … of Business. "Professionals in all industries can benefit from the additional training these programs offer." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329
WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy
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… WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and … Haworth College of Business , has attracted $6.5 million from noted entrepreneurs and philanthropists who support the … Western Michigan students the opportunity to contemplate how they, as tomorrow’s leaders, can do that. I am thrilled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726