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Student-led summit to explore climate change justice

Sustainability

… Summit will provide an opportunity for students across Western Michigan University to share specific concerns on … broad theme of climate change justice. The hybrid in-person and virtual summit, planned for Friday, March 4 , from noon to 3 p.m ., is supported by the Western Student Association, the Graduate Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67261

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… study abroad Submitted by Chris Hybels on CEHD students and Dr. Palmer wearing traditional Indian ethnic wear. … an after-school reading program for children in  Bangalore. Western students and their Indian student buddies at Christ … and resilience," says  Ethan   Cheatham , a Western Michigan University sport management student. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, he is pursuing his pilot's license. … fly in a WMU College of Aviation plane during his time at Western, collecting flight performance data later used in … fly in a WMU College of Aviation plane during his time at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For Tyler Wall , B.S.’15, M.S.’17, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Events throughout community set to honor King

News

… Dr. King at WMU in 1963 KALAMAZOO--Upcoming activities at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and across the broader Kalamazoo community are planned to … a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations by such award-winning scholars as author …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

News

… systems, co-director of the Center for Business Analytics and John W. Snyder faculty fellow at Western Michigan University, has earned a highly competitive … Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Summer Davis KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University instructor's school psychology … It’s the Teacher’s Responsibility:' Examining Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Responses to Racial Discrimination ," published in the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation.  The National Association of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74965

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… they effective? This was the question  Vanessa Hills , a Western Michigan University organizational change leadership doctoral student and global learning specialist in the Haenicke Institute for … was just something that I observed as a cultural phenomenon and was being talked about," says Hills. "As someone who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

News

… "It's part of the aviation field where I can move around and interact with people on a daily basis," says Stover, who graduates from Western Michigan University on Saturday, Dec. 19 , with a … the cockpit. But, just as he's learned during his time at Western, the key to success is adapting to challenges. "Many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce

College of Arts and Sciences

… Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The Western Michigan University STEM Workforce Collaboratory … a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Western will be able to improve its STEM programs and expand

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… a survey of the development of costume throughout history and its relationship to contemporary fashion. A wedding … hats. Cooper holds a shoe from the 1830s. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Iris Cooper is creating an … However, with the support given by the department and Western, she has a lot of hope that it's going to grow into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074