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Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's visiting scholar Dr. Sinan Sonmez has helped developed a method to achieve savings in … Scholar). His research at Western has been supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741
Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
News
… Education Friday, March 30 Padian will deliver the Department of Biological Sciences' annual Theodosia Hadley … The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the Advancement of Science, Padian is a prolific author of scientific articles and books whose work shows up in such …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249
Climate change focus of honors college lectures
News
… in the Lee Honors College lounge. Those attending are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. A diverse group of WMU … 2013 Lyceum Lecture Series titled "Climate Change: Scientific, Socioeconomic and Policy Perspectives." No talk … Jan. 30 —"The Dance of the 3 E's: Energy, Environmental Stewardship (CO2 Emissions Mitigation) and Economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798
Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar
News
… Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar Submitted by … Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058
Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact
Haworth College of Business
… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … and putting himself out there, making the most of his time at WMU. For Wasi, his academic path is merely scratching … to the help of WMU Haworth, Wasi is keeping up with trending technology. “What surprised me the most about WMU …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student
The WMU MBA: A transformative experience
Haworth College of Business
… University MBA student Nilani Kariappa , from Virajpet , India. The emphasis on global human resources in Western’s MBA … have career aspirations to work in international HR management. The MBA coursework has proven to be very valuable in … change, which gave me immediate, applicable skills that I was able to use in my internship. The class also helped me …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa
Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader
Haworth College of Business
… Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree has been something she has carried with her during the entirety of her … roadblocks and being actively engaged on campus, Jemkort wants to share her life lessons with anyone who wants to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625
BSW handbook
School of Social Work
… service, justice, integrity, competence, and the power of scientific inquiry to create a diverse, equitable, and … start of their program. The agenda for the orientation always includes information about School policies and procedures, student services, field education, NASW membership, student organizations, scholarships and …
https://wmich.edu/socialwork/bsw-handbook
Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
News
… quiet kid to confident leader, Jessica Cortes has blossomed at Western Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have been like if I didn't have the opportunity to come here," she says. Cortes … Concilio, I can really relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
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… all received surprise visits from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on campus—Kirkolis and … our students can have before they start their full-time job searches," says Amanda Jeppesen , coordinator of … is so impressive." That sincerity has only grown during the nearly two years they have worked together. "Dr. Harrison …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736