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Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t know, nobody does.” But for  Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek , associate … from the subsurface of northern Michigan. Previous analyses of these cores were found incomplete. Students in … WMU News  online.   Contact: Amelia Bodinaku November 12, 2024

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

News

… storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image courtesy: NASA Earth Observatory) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dust in the wind. … a minimally impactful hurricane and one capable of producing catastrophic rain like the Southeast United States … climate." Learn more about Zhu's research in the  July 2024 cover story of the journal Science Advances. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA Submitted by … The education services company profiles the college in its 2025 annual business school rankings as a top institution … bears out these findings with its Career Outcomes Report: $100,000+ median starting salary for MBA graduates working …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/princeton-review-2025

Evaluation Center principal research associate honored with national evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… Evaluation Center principal research associate honored with national evaluation award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … her Ph.D. in interdisciplinary evaluation at Western in 2019, has already made significant contributions to the field … visit WMU News online. Contact: Samantha Hooker November 7, 2024

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2024/11/becho-award24

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator … contact for businesses, advocacy groups, trade organizations, and nonprofits regarding legislative issues and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Three WMU food marketing students awarded scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Evan Raches and Layla Wallace  were recognized by the organization for their excellence in academics and passion for the … Receiving these scholarships not only makes a great financial impact on the students but also affirms the effort … she plans to study abroad in Thailand this May. In 2024, she interned at Advantage Solutions as a brand …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/gmr-scholarships2025-knoll-raches-wallace

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences has long been known for providing exceptional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to … has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings in 1965, when founding chair Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz established … rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU provides students and faculty …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… learning in public relations at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— When public relations majors at … media campaigns for real clients, this time choosing organizations they care about personally. “I wanted them to pick …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… our senior Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of Perspective.” They weren’t just earning … a room of 20 people is a little overwhelming,” said senior Nahjae Moseley . 180: A Matter of Perspective engaged … installation. “We only had one week, and we had everybody's ideas to rapidly go through,” explained Kylee Castillo …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Supply chain student earns prestigious industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—When Western Michigan University supply chain management student Karen Xospa and her team presented their … Xospa will accept the $6,000 scholarship at the organization's annual celebration on Oct. 23 at the Detroit … at FEMA Corporation, Xospa has gained experience in production control and purchasing. She secured the position …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/xospa-supplychain-transportationclubscholarship-2025