Search

Koretsky set to take WMU College of Arts and Sciences reins

News

… of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College, will become the dean of WMU's College of Arts and Sciences, … search. Announcement of her appointment, which must be approved by the WMU Board of Trustees, was made by Dr. … on campus in 2000, says she is "deeply honored" to have been chosen for the position. "The skills I gained from my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/32004

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

News

… respiratory device into one that provides the additional benefit of a ventilator, but at much less cost. The … biomedical and bioengineering students. In October, Barnett traveled to Beijing to attend the Grand Challenges Global Health Summit, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

Haworth College of Business

… Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career … through the career center, participating in a number of events designed to help students launch their first … These inaugural awards highlight employers who go above and beyond to assist students in their development as young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… registrations for fall Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Sept. 14 . The 12-week, low-cost courses … those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff members, and WMU students. Full-time faculty and staff members at the University pay no tuition. Some courses charge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A record number of Western Michigan University students—five—have been awarded $18,500 in scholarships to study abroad during the 2015-16 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Shelby …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies

Haworth College of Business

… Competition KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Illumipong, an innovative beer pong table, took top honors at the recent Pitch … with the judges, as every word had to have substance behind it." The competition From an application open to all … to a group of judges composed of business community members, including local business owners. Now in its third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by Chris Hybels on Charlene Harkness Riley Groves, SOTA president, and  Mary Johnson Kenny Daniels Ms. Belue Sam Baril, OT doctoral student, and  Barbara Jones … to more than double their programming. The expansion would be two stories and provide more accessible space for senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

WMU program raising funds to put research students in community

News

… KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have launched a unique online crowdfunding campaign to raise money locally for a program that benefits both their students and the local community . Drs. … for a Kalamazoo-area organization of their choice. In September, WMU will host a reception for all donors, at which the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13722

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

News

… with hearing loss from infancy through middle school and beyond, as well as support for their families." Developments … for the education of students and professionals to become highly qualified to work with children who are hard … of Speech Pathology and Audiology. The grants continue to be instrumental in funding the University's efforts to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $50,000 each over … The remaining five scholars received awards that bear the names of their scholarships' donors or the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223