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The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things
Haworth College of Business
… sociology, Western Michigan University student Karen Larsen can appeal to diverse audiences through her studies and … to her programs, she had supporters who could advise her with plenty of exploration and research. Karen Larsen “In an … figure out a new skill on Photoshop. Advertising requires you to be ready to learn, and learning is one of my favorite …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665
WMU closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to severe weather
News
… Tuesday, Jan. 7 , due to severe weather. All classes are canceled. The closure includes the University's Kalamazoo … University Programs Web page . This article will be updated with event cancellations and special hours as information … canceled , and will be rescheduled. The student program "So You Want To Be a Residence Life Staff Member," originally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12524
Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research
College of Arts and Sciences
… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University … studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a subscription to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663
Evaluation Café announces fall 2025 speaker lineup: Learn, connect, and get inspired
The Evaluation Center
… October 22: Mary Gayen, Alana Bartley, and Julio Cano Villalobos, Corewell Health, "The evaluation journey: … their calendars, register, and join the series to connect with colleagues and gain new insights into evaluation practice and scholarship. You can learn more about Evaluation Cafe and register for …
https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2025/09/cafe24
WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals
News
… The equipment Atilhan and his student researchers created can measure how much gas polymers and other substances are … around the world. Doctoral student Neha Sawant talks with Atilhan in his lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Climate change is … in large vessels next to an industrial plant. "Whatever you purge from that plant, it's going to eat that gas and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846
Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars
Haworth College of Business
… Scholar at Western, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. In the Haworth College of … Thomas of Adamstown, Maryland, is an accountancy major with a minor in general business. Graduating in the spring … in Accountancy degree and become a CPA. Best advice: “If you don’t know what you are doing, don’t worry—everyone is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71308
Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding Submitted by … are now at a pivotal moment,” Pearson says. “We have significant work ahead to gather essential data, conduct … of these projects have been selected to receive significant federal funding, solidifying MGS and WMU as global …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs
From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities
College of Aviation
… best advice for putting is "never up, never in" -- meaning you have to putt the ball past the hole to ever sink it. … her mom, Chris, visiting the CVG's Aircraft Viewing Area, with a view of the air traffic control tower in the back … and observing the maintenance side of the industry at Duncan Aviation -- all of which appealed to her. But the sale …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson
Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation
College of Aviation
… by Tom Thinnes on Ella Hanson on a cross-country flight with her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson … to him in a way that's difficult to put into words. A young Ella and (brother) Ben Hanson spending time with their … and encourage my growth has meant more to me than I can fully express. I will always be grateful." By the way, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson
WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing
News
… and greater Kalamazoo community, and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU … much longer to produce results. The antigen test, however, can offer results within 15 minutes, Slates says. Test … center include the population it serves, specifically: Younger people who may have active, but asymptomatic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788