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Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Western's School of Communication and creators of the Social Robotics Lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Autumn and Chad … completed her undergrad studies at Texas Tech while Chad worked on his master’s degree. Then it was on to the … primitive robot, the first-of-its-kind Communication and Social Robotics Lab was born at WMU.  Over time, they’ve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

W Magazine

… forms, from the designs we use on our beer labels, the artwork you will see on the walls and the artists we work with … playing in the taproom, pop culture references we use on social media and the community organizations we support,” … books from his business classes that have turned into valuable resources as the company developed. “We actually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… bilingual preschool developing the academic, emotional and social skills of students that are needed to be successful … as a learning experience for myself because I wanted to work with children," explains Zuniga. "I was learning and … like Zuniga the best conditions to thrive academically, socially and financially during their first year. "I …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… everyone.” “This project has a greater impact globally and socially as this will open a new opportunity to easily … Matthew Bergstrom, James Peter and Jessica Schneider worked with Matt Johnson from Fleis & VandenBrink to … storage shed that no longer met their needs. Working with Fleis & VandenBrink, housed in WMU’s Business …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Prominent psychologist to deliver lecture in honor of James Croteau

News

… of psychotherapy in organized mental health to facilitate social justice. Her work seeks to better understand psychological resilience and … people and their use in psychotherapy. It also examines social privilege and marginalization via the development of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39158

Student-led summit to explore climate change concerns and accelerate campus carbon neutrality action

Sustainability

… the Office for Sustainability and the Climate Change Working Group. Students from every background, perspective … politics, economics, energy, behavior, biodiversity and social issues. The event will begin with student … to hear diverse concerns and perspectives and network with others. Student expectations, vision and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63220

Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories

News

… students tell their stories Submitted by Megan Looker on Works of art created by students in Digital Photo I in … an artist. My hope was that they could see compromise and social distancing as a creative opportunity.” Not only did … more visually and conceptually strong work as a result of social distancing. However, that wasn’t all. “The real …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Burns will travel to Grenoble, France, where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research … research institutions.   Paulius’ project will allow her to work with the magnetism and superconductivity group at the … scattering, eliminating electrical resistance,” he says. “Working with some of the best scientists in the world allows …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

News

… studies in science, humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. We are delighted to work with Michigan to ensure that college students … A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social responsibility, as well as strong and transferable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… define who we are,” says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . “Their work honors our shared past while creating vibrant spaces where people want to live, work, and invest. Historic preservation is key to our   … what is found here through community events and a dynamic social media presence.  The awards ceremony, held annually …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward