… Eckert, certified arborist, and Jeff Spoelstra, director of Western's Office for Sustainability, help plant a pagoda dogwood. … laboratory. Dr. Todd Barkman, professor of biological sciences, incorporates the campus vegetation into his …

… Zondag KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Marcel Zondag , associate professor of marketing and director of the Food Industry Research and Education Center (FIRE) at …

… staff member, died July 5 . He was 88. Swinehart, of Vicksburg, joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1991 after 27 years of service to the University as an upholsterer. He was …

… Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western Submitted by … which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 , celebrates the vibrancy of the Latino community in the United States. Western … campus community through Hispanic Heritage Week. The series of events includes lessons on making tortillas from scratch …

… has partnered with Kiefel Technologies to become one of a select few institutions in the country that are … a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of the WMU Pilot Plant. “Molded fiber is growing in … innovation and research.” “It’s a good fit for us,” he adds of the equipment. “We already have traditional papermaking …

… University, received the prestigious Transportation Club of Detroit (TCD) scholarship for 2022. This award is given … to students who differentiate themselves in the fields of transportation, supply chain and traffic management.   … scholarship gives me validation that hard work does pay off,” says Dober. “It feels great to be recognized for my …

… Students and community members cook tempeh, a fermented tofu and alternative meat option with a meaty flavor. … members. Smoked tempeh cooked by SDA students and members of the community. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Who knew cooking nutritious meals could be so fun? Members of the community recently joined Western Michigan University …

… by Megan Looker on Julia LeKander won the grand prize of Western's New York Fashion Week Competition with her … as an aspiring designer. The opportunity to attend U of NYFW offers a fantastic glimpse into the endless possibilities …

… Consortium (MUICC).  "Michigan has always been a state of dreamers, innovators and doers,” says Lt. Gov. Garlin … universities across the state. Western joins the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State … state," says Stephen Haakenson , director of Western's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center and an …

… Hinton retired in 1983 as a custodian after 10 years of service to the University. She later returned to the … was active in the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and a member of the Eastern Star Organization as well as the Al Zabir …