Search

Director of executive education named for ISM program

News

… Director of executive education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones … expert training for industry partners. "Initially, there isn’t any aspect of the program that I will not touch in … Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." In his new role, Jones will develop and implement a strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Food justice scholar to host day of events

News

… KALAMAZOO—A day of events focused on food justice research is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 , on Western Michigan … All events are free and most are open to the public. No registration is required. Dr. Dorceta Taylor , professor at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

Final East Campus configuration will preserve core of East Hall only

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on A community input session is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … for the new WMU Alumni Center , have made a final decision to focus renovation only on the original core of East … reflects national best practices, preserves the building's historic designation and incorporates a high level of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12501

Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

News

… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

News

… and health. The Seita program, launched in 2008, is the nation's largest and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth. It is named for Dr. John Seita , a three-time WMU alumnus and a … Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the campus coach as critical to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors

News

… University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race … of Mio and teammate Kelly Erdmann of Southfield finished the more than 2,600-mile course June 19 to 22 against … a WMU team placed in the top spot for the collegiate division was 2005 when it also placed eighth overall. "The 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… traffic and safety for the Kent County (Michigan) Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and … for Transportation Engineers.  “These motivated and inquisitive students are committed to excellence in their … students received three of the six scholarships awarded this year. All WMU recipients are studying civil engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702

Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Dr. Sam Ramrattan presenting in his lab at WMU during the 2023 Digital Foundry Sand Control …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… donated by Germany-based Keifel Technologies. Senior Isabelle Ownby holds a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials.   Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to make 3D food packing products at the WMU Pilot Plant.   WMU's Pilot Plant is able to create food packing products such as shallow and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'

News

… The 2012 edition of the free guidebook, released April 17, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … the Princeton Review website . In its guide profile, WMU is noted for its: Use of LEED construction standards for both new projects and existing building renovations. Extensive electric vehicle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347