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Student perspective: Open access and open educational resources in higher education

University Libraries

… for many students, and textbooks and other course materials represent a substantial additional expense. Some … and open educational resources librarian. "There was a lot of research, and people needed to have access to it." By removing paywalls and other barriers, open access empowers a wider …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-student-perspective-oer

Theatre professor wins prestigious best essay award

News

… Theatre professor wins prestigious best essay award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Durham … theatre professor has won the 2011 Martin Stevens Award for Best New Essay in Early Drama Studies. The award … sponsoring long-range research projects and publishing material of interest to the society, including the journal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/924

Alum's degree research evolves into new company

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a doctoral student, Deepak Ravindra wanted to solve a current societal or industrial problem. He … greatly advancing the machining of hard and brittle material, eventually forming a company that Ravindra started …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … integrated solutions, and manufacturing of composite materials and mobility systems. AAR Corp. was founded in 1955. Today they receive approximately $2 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/walesaar-0

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

News

… until 5 p.m. Dec. 23 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 4 . Metro Transit campus services for Ring Road, Solon Kendall … 24 through Jan. 3 and reopen for regular hours on Jan. 4 . Waldo Library is: Closed on Dec. 19. Open Dec. 20-23 ,  8 … to 5 p.m. Closed Jan. 8 and 9 . Spring semester hours at Waldo Library begin at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 . Energy Savings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66544

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving recess

News

… until 5 p.m. Nov. 24 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Nov. 29 . Metro Transit service for Ring Road, Solon Kendall and … regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 29 . WMU Libraries ' Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 24 and reopen at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66274

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… new challenges and learning opportunities. Building Toward Cybersecurity Currently pursuing a master’s degree in … benefits, Anthony sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s … Rocket League, Hollow Knight, and a bit of Call of Duty. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

MeLCat borrowing unavailable Jan. 27 - Feb. 4

University Libraries

… before Jan. 27 will be fulfilled as usual. Online renewals and searching in MeLCat will remain available during … library users to access electronic resources and borrow materials from other participating Michigan libraries. … through interlibrary loan during the upgrade. Contact the Waldo Library service desk at (269) 387-5059 for assistance. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/melcat-upgrade-2025

Ensemble featuring WMU music students to play show at Bell's Eccentric Cafe

News

… who will open the show. About the band MNOE + Lauren Deming was formed by composer and pianist Mark Niskanen and Deming. … Feb. 12 performance will be a sneak preview of some of the material planned for a debut album. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29984

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… Michigan University is leading an effort to develop software that will keep systems running in all conditions. Dr. … Vehicles Lab , and doctoral student Nick Goberville were awarded a grant from the Michigan Translational Research and … driver's assistance and autonomous systems. You can have heavy snow cover, light snow or actual snowing conditions. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422