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Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… pandemic as international borders remain closed. Students can explore the personal and educational benefits of … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and … Penyak says. Whatever your passion, he says Western can help you begin your journey  even virtually. If you want …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help rebuild the American economy and protect our planet." Learn more about Dr. … an electronic barrier on the side of the road where the car can basically download that information, we don't need a … was 200 miles, will increase to maybe 250 miles. And I can go to Detroit and back without having to stop to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math might as … for many. But add in an actual language barrier, and it can be nearly impossible. Two graduate students in Western … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… been able to host interns in the past because they simply can't afford it." Students can find Broncos Lead internship opportunities through … that we feel would be meaningful for us and have a significant level of responsibility and challenge to justify the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

Jazz vocalist returns for distinguished alumni concert

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… appearing on soundtracks for major motion pictures. She can also be heard singing with major artists and ensembles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1940

Event to help students finish research papers and projects

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… Oct. 23. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students can get a little extra help with their research papers and … WMU Libraries online at wmich.edu/library . Contact: Tonya Durlach October 15, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1943

Fetzer Center sets annual lunch with Santa

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… Reservations are required. In addition, the whole crew can enjoy a festive buffet lunch prepared by the Fetzer … sandwiches; macaroni and cheese; chicken tenders; seasoned curly fries; two soups; a salad bar; and assorted desserts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3039

Trustees put stamp of approval on power plant employee contract

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… new contract involve the number of annual leave hours that can be carried forward into future years as well as changes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6648

"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… lifelessness of objects to the vibrancy of nature. Nature can't be replaced, no matter how hard we try."   -Sarah …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… how that social isolation impacts mental health among Americans and uncovers potential mitigation strategies as this … or in-person while following proper safety precautions can help ease feelings of isolation. Internally, says Smith, we can ease negative mental health outcomes by focusing on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977