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Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
College of Arts and Sciences
… come to mind when you imagine a college biology course. However, this is not what happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's … biology lab. “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in the classroom) and at the same time … student) has individual projects and plans, they’re all working to collect data that will work together,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776
Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
College of Education and Human Development
… support. "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about how early childhood education can change the trajectory of a … I'm asked to lead to support that mission I won't turn it down." KCR4s originated from the social justice organizing … high-quality early education. Currently, the program works with 26 preschools serving over 1,200 students by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088
Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers
News
… of Floyd Hall: Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: noon to 3 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in … in all academic programs and majors who have a desire to work at nonprofit organizations or government agencies or … email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729. Social Work Internship Job Fair Students interested in internships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70370
WMU researchers present findings at international conference
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… information in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, … a new and enriching culture. “I was able to see how some of my recent work compares to others in the field … dedicated to Lemmer’s guidance and mentorship. “Dr. Lemmer does an excellent job connecting students to world-class …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference
Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders
College of Arts and Sciences
… student learning and creating new academic pathways, open doors for students to earn college credit at little to no … Xiang adds. "Providing rigorous, college-level coursework supports students' academic development and better … has a lot to offer those who are multilingual, "I have no doubt that there will be many high-level jobs available to …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment
Employees invited to nominate students for 'Who's Who'
News
… will be celebrated at a ceremony in early April. How to submit a nomination For a nomination form, contact …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30104
Learn to compost with worms, fix a bike at Sustainability Celebration
Sustainability
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How to compost with worms and keep a bicycle in working order is just some of the information Western … from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 . The annual event showcases efforts by WMU and its Office for Sustainability to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48812
WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind
News
… and aerospace engineering. The research team will study how to improve the ergonomic design and cane-use … project's principal investigator, says the long cane and how it is used was developed during the 1940s during World … partly due to lack of research. Kim and his team hope to do something about that. "Use of a long cane provides a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729
WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success
News
… year from derailment. She met Glaser, as many parents do, during orientation and, as other parents have said, … all unusual and absolutely fixable. But, from a state away, how to advise him on the best resources to tap at WMU to get … resources offered at the University and did the necessary work to improve his grades. "She made that one-on-one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961
Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… following that, the survey focused primarily on regulatory work and largely eliminated geological research. Countless … allows you to better understand where those resources are, how to manage them in a sustainable way and understand what … is absolutely essential. That’s the work that we get to do,” says Harrison , MGRRE director of research and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664