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Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… University College of Arts and Sciences . The annual award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association honors a teacher who uses and models best practices, inspires students, demonstrates … my mind, of using stories is that it engages students in a way that traditionally taught science classes do not.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating

News

… in a broad range of areas. It expands and transforms the way campuses collect data to document sustainability … the University's initial assessment of data in those areas was submitted this month and led to the gold status. After … accomplishments in those areas, but the STARS assessment model looks at a much broader range of achievement. It looks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17657

WMU events canceled or rescheduled due to weather

News

… Diversity Series presentation, "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native Americans of West Michigan adjusting to … and professor of civil and environmental engineering, was rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 . The Nov. 19 noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20294

English language and culture center gets new director

News

… director of CELCIS since July 2013 while a national search was conducted. The center falls under the auspices of the … while his research interests are in narrative theory, modern literature and British literature from 1790 to 1820. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17783

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

News

… of EV programs for Consumers Energy; WMU President Edward Montgomery; and Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office … will take inspiration from the example the university is setting.” The grant program also provided a fleet … making technology recommendations and developing a model the University can draw upon in the coming years to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

News

… panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and … the environment, law and theology, as well as the many modern manifestations of the 'medieval'—perennial topics of … event highlights Musical and theatrical performances are always among the highlights of the congress. This year, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… international cybersecurity competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of four Western Michigan … cybersecurity firm tasked with identifying potential vulnerabilities in a simulated organization, focusing on how … demonstrated how AI can be used to systematically model attack vectors and develop sophisticated penetration …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

News

… Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Michigan University graduate.  His little girl will be watching as he walks across the stage in Miller Auditorium … you put your mind to," he says. And he's not done yet; he’s set to begin two master's degrees at Western in August in  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

News

… long needed programs focused on teaching financial skill sets at all levels of the educational spectrum in order to … literacy: Fewer than 50 percent of individuals have set aside three months of living expenses in case of … of our community." The center seeks to become a national model for how universities can serve the critical role of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… dance. Free and open to the public.   Monday, Jan. 8 Afro-modern dance class —5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Rootead … African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Tuesday, … Market" talk —2 p.m. in the Heining Emeriti Lounge in West Walwood Hall, hosted by the Emeriti Council. The talk will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44290