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Undergraduate Careers

Political Science

… Consequently, students should keep in mind the long-term benefits of focusing on a specific set of skills. … for one to handle the quantitative data (statistics and numbers) used in decision making on policy. As part of their … the ability to analyze and assess public policy in order to beneficially influence the results of political procedures. …

https://wmich.edu/politics/careers/undergraduate

Industrial Organizational Behavior Management Graduate Trip

Graduate College

… Industrial Organizational Behavior Management Graduate Trip During July 2017, one faculty member and 10 graduate students of the Industrial Organizational Behavior Management graduate program travelled to Israel to …

https://wmich.edu/grad/iamb-trip

Sustainability

Custodial Services

… is about much more than following a fad. Going green is beneficial for everyone—it protects our environment and saves money. Western Michigan University has always been at the forefront of sustainability and the department … education sustainability leader.” Any new construction must be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified. …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/custodial/sustainability

Printed Dry Electrode Medical Sensors (EXG)

Research and Innovation

… Given these issues, substantial industry research has been undertaken to develop “dry” electrodes that work as well or even better than the wet electrodes. Some advanced options in dry electrodes include: nanofiber web textile dry electrodes, silver nanowire dry …

https://wmich.edu/research/printed-dry-electrode-sensors

Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 50 years of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan … a trio of men who met on campus as students and went on to become WMU trustees, Detroit business and civic leaders, and … , a 1965 WMU alumnus, former Detroit mayor, former member of the Michigan Supreme Court and past president of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675

WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation

News

… type of training and skills students were able to develop because of the quality of the planes and the high level of … us to the next level." The WMU Foundation loan, which has been approved up to $20 million, will support the purchase … of Aviation expects the actual cost of the new fleet to be much less, as it will use the sale of its current fleet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… the new student-focused space. Her sculptures, which have been installed in global art galleries and commissioned … simply existing is meaningful, and that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might … piece, which was installed in the new student center at the beginning of July. The work is titled "I am Here@WMU, MI, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Peer Academic Success Coaching

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2020-21 Academic Year (8/25/2020) In alignment with courses being offered on campus and through distance education, Peer … as our staff works remotely during this time. You will be able to receive success coaching, including twice-weekly … Manager Your success is our top priority and we will do our best to serve your needs. Thank you for your patience and be

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/academics/student-success/peer-coaching

WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch

News

… a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Companies … Interact with several key mentors, including faculty members, successful entrepreneurs from the local community, … a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. The first companies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355

Super Decathlon

College of Aviation

… fly 3-4 times during your flying career at WMU, but it will be the best 3-4 flights of your life. I felt very nervous before my … I knew the maneuvers I would soon complete would be more aggressive than any I’ve ever done. It was all a mystery, but …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2016/09/super-decathlon