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Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… will be a cultural shock for Molly Cochran .  “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. … the United States, Cochran has not yet lived on American soil. She currently lives on a military base in Vilseck, … said. “My schoolmates gave me a nickname of ‘Mom’ because I can be such a caretaker. Military kids can have a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… work environment. Sitting too long and standing too long can both be detrimental. Ideally, you should sit for no more … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for … injuries over time, but there are simple adjustments you can make to your workspace in the short term to ease the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… organization that builds community among all Black and African American alumni and also provides student scholarships. He … graduate. WMU was integral to my life, and I’m grateful I can help the University continue its mission.”   As for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

News

… student is tested by a Sindecuse staff member. "That way we can capture those close contacts of that person who's … someone confirmed to have COVID-19. "It's awesome that I can get this done for free," says Aubrey Chambers , a … their contacts," VanDerBos says. "Asymptomatic people can spread COVID-19, so I think the cool thing is all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… addition to aviation, Osolu has a passion for baking. You can find her business, The Interstellar Bakery, at the … for me for different jobs and for an internship at Duncan Aviation. They were just very supportive," she says. … Osolu landed an airframe technician internship with Duncan Aviation one summer, working alongside technicians to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… for business practices that emphasize how business can build financial, social and environmental capital. Fred … Cascade Engineering in 1973 with the belief that business can complement financial performance with important work in … the very beginning, Keller emphasized the key role business can play in building financial, social and ecological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

Tickets on sale for 'The Lion King' at Miller Auditorium

News

… by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans … of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award-winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" to the haunting ballad … Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 to $77. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44109

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, marking a significant milestone in her research journey. Dr. Ashley Atkins … relationships, as well as the strange bodily shifts that can occur in grief, such as the sensation that time is … is no longer a living body. "It's only in hindsight that I can see the experiences that planted the seeds for this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

Business students win national finance competition

News

… Team members Alison Huey , an accountancy major from Canton, Mich., and Joshua Kallen , an advertising and … project, Josh and Alison identified the ways social media can be used to develop long-term client relationships within … finance. "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they learn in class to solve real-world issues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… then take action. It made me realize just how powerful I can be as a journalist.”  Despite Ebo’s interest in … social change,” says Ebo. “So I was trying to look at how I can bring my experience as a journalist to my interest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552