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A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… Air pollution, higher temperatures, water contamination—all are being exacerbated by climate change, and they're … "If I think back to my early childhood when even my parents would engage me in certain issues," she remembers, … "What these lesson plans hope to do is engage students who aren't otherwise engaged in learning about environmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of what remains to be discovered. And those inspired people are growing in number right within Floyd Hall. The Western … likely to get and stay involved as members. New members are split into teams to develop their own projects. Teams … give presentations, submit all of their documentation and are assigned to specific subsystem teams within WALI. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Haworth College of Business

… Being a student at WMU Haworth has also helped Collyer prepare for his professional journey, especially the way he … skills. As basic as these assets may seem, they are the first resources that employers use to evaluate us as … already served Collyer well in his internship, and they are sure to carry over as he continues down his professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

News

… severe weather. Classes scheduled for 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special … is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether … basketball games on Saturday, Jan. 13 , at University Arena are expected to continue as scheduled. The men's team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

News

… ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … air carriers will put WMU students on a clear pathway to careers as commercial airline pilots. The WMU/ExpressJet … aviation program has operated since 1997 from the W.K. Kellogg Airfield in Battle Creek. Contact: Charyl Roland February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

News

… of my work is great," Brimhall says. "But there are so many other deserving people who didn't get an award. … 1,100 people applied for the fellowship. The fellowships are among 832 grants totaling $23.3 million through the … home. She was working as house manager at a Shakespeare theatre in Staunton, Va., when she quit her job to throw …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

WMU to become mecca for world's medievalists

News

… scholars. Participants from around the world will fill area hotels and six campus residence halls in WMU's … and has been held annually since 1970. Music performances are always among highlights of the congress. For the 2013 … recordings. Tickets for the Anonymous 4 concert are available at the Fontana Chamber Arts website, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6867

Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students

News

… from Eaton's Galesburg and Marshall, Mich., facilities also are serving as mentors, providing technical and engineering … Grounds. WMU's SAE formula race car Three WMU race teams are beneficiaries of the Eaton funding and mentoring. The … vehicles across North America. WMU’s Formula and Baja teams are displaying their vehicles this week at the Society of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6619

Three students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships

News

… academic year. Stephanie Stanfield of Bellevue, Mich.; Jared Sipes of Kalamazoo; and Matthew Dziepak of Mattawan, … Campus Compact Heart and Soul Award earlier this year. Jared Sipes Sipes received a $5,000 Gilman Scholarship. A … International Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7672

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

News

… they're on campus, honors our University's heritage and triggers a 'wow' reaction from everyone who visits it," Jackson … WMU has borrowed $15 million to transform the 34,000-square-foot core of the building, but has said any amount spent … feel a real sense of dedication to East Hall and are delighted we've found a way to return this historic site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111