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Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… the Department of Sociology and director of the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic, will talk about “Paws for Thought: Ethical Considerations of Therapy Dog Work” at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2209 of the WMU Student Center … 5 in Room 2209 of the student center. This talk explores how Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Klara and the Sun helps us think …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments. … those working in STEM have all the fun. “We get to ask, how does the world work? And we go figure it out.”  For Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

News

… to give people who are visually impaired who live, work or visit a WMU campus more independence, says Jayne … It’s a “tool in our toolbox” she continues. “The agents don’t replace our independence, but Aira makes it more convenient and easier.” How it works Aira is a free downloadable iOS or Android …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

News

… in Autism—IPA—program, Jenna Silverstein , has been able to do just that. She continues to deliver the exact same … and inspired by her creativity and that she continues to work on IEP goals during this challenging time." Through the … is able to share her screen with students one-on-one to show the lesson she would normally show in person in a small …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the United States, and I was initially very nervous about how different everything might be.”  It was upon arrival in … career. It excites Al Rasbi that the technology she is working with is always changing, creating an opportunity for … talented and passionate about teaching,” says Al Rasbi. “He doesn’t just want students to memorize content—he makes sure …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

News

… time at WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your business ventures? Rhino is a … way to create meaningful connections. We produce cinematic docu-style stories, 2D and 3D animated videos, and … What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience, and how did it impact your entrepreneurial journey? For me, my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… I had been sent to a boarding school due to the demanding work schedule of my parents, I was somewhat attuned to … says, "and told me to be realistic and settle for less."  However, one offered a realistic path for Chen to consider … Chen flight training at WMU with Brian DePuy Chen is a 2021 double-major graduate of the college with degrees in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… difference. What Eden, a supply chain management major from Howell, Michigan, didn’t know was that he soon would be … of how to translate upstream goals into actionable, downstream processes, applying continuous improvement … just talk about process improvement—we live it. The A3 framework we use is a structured problem-solving approach that …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an … self-confidence she hadn’t anticipated. “I realized I could do what I wanted to do and not be scared to do things that … and another Italian site. Her plans don’t end there, however. She also wants to study abroad in the fall of 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… diverse fields of study.  “My research aims to understand how emotions like anger, disgust, anxiety and compassion … science to try to make a case that there are things we can do if we think carefully about our emotions to allow us to … this fellowship, Kurth plans to continue his research and work with other scholars to draft a book, “Taming the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140