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WMU to offer state's second grad program in aerospace engineering

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… as requests by students, Western Michigan University will begin offering a Master of Science in aerospace engineering … is the second graduate program in aerospace engineering to be offered in Michigan. The only other higher education … in the past decade. The student enrollment and faculty numbers have almost doubled, and the program has expanded from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16677

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… Western Michigan University psychology professor is being lauded in numerous circles this year for his research … this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it holds its annual … he notes that the rodents are so light they hardly ever trigger a mine, and they have highly sensitive noses as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

Public presentations to fill dean of libraries position begin

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… Public presentations to fill dean of libraries position begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Presentations by candidates to fill the position of dean of University … and instructional services, Grand Valley State University. Candidate curricula vitae is available on the Office of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27490

Feedback on Goldsworth Valley Pond project sought

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… the area around Goldsworth Valley Pond. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are … their proposed design concept in a session at 5 p.m. in 159 Bernhard Center. The project includes planting native and … is planned to start in spring 2016 and expected to be completed in summer 2016 in conjunction with the opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27190

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

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… Baird, an avid NASCAR fan, used to race cars locally and became a championship builder of street rods as well as a … Relations in 2012. Services and remembrances Services have been held. Burial took place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, … gifts may be made to Lending Hands or the West Michigan Cancer Center. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

WMU board to consider new AFSCME contract Monday

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… in the Connable Board Room on the second floor of the Bernhard Center on the University's Main Campus. Trustees … of a three-year contract with WMU's chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees … Thursday, Aug. 16 . The union's 418 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48402

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… to 14 at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The 14-member team is coached by flight instructor and alumnus Jim Ray … first in simulated comprehensive aircraft navigation (SCAN), sixth in ground trainer, sixth as pilot in message … Umid Avchiyev , a junior from Uzbekistan, placed ninth in SCAN. Bazil Azeem , a junior from India, placed second in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… Mich.—Issues surrounding immigration, hospitality and being a good neighbor will be brought to light in a panel discussion by editors and … story collection, "Flying Carpets," won the 2013 Arab American National Book Award's Honorable Mention. Her poetry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Capitol Quartet to perform standard works, new music and jazz

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… two new works by composers Carter Pann and David Biedenbender. In addition to recent works written for the ensemble … as Stacy Garrop, Evan Hause, Mark Weiser, Charles Ruggiero, John Fitz Rogers, John Anthony Lennon, Greg … Conference, NAFME Eastern Division Conference, American Band College, Bands of America's Summer Symposium, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42566

Award-winning jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give performance

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… and is well known as a bandleader in his own right. He will be celebrating the release of his new album, "Live in New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22460