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Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western
News
… to make an impact in my local community, you know, do some good in the world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I … was enamored with the possibilities the University opened up. "We went to the College of Aviation , and I had no idea … students in the shoes she once occupied and telling them why Western was the right choice for her. "As a student, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467
Placement Services
World Languages and Literature
… Security Number). You will create your own account when you go to take the test. Be sure to write down your login … for the course you placed into, however, it can take up to 24 hours for the system to update the score and allow … advisor . If you have trouble registering for your suggested language course or have any other questions, please …
https://wmich.edu/languages/advising/placement
Essay contest
Study of Ethics in Society
… to the WMU student account of the winners in each category (undergraduate and graduate) during the spring 2020 … ethically justifiable? When do they do serious damage, and why? Cheating often entails deceit of one sort or another, but does it differ from lying in important ways? How does …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/essaycontest
Eric Bowman
Trombone Program
… Trombone Performance Western Michigan University (2012) Why did you choose to attend WMU? I had been studying … playing felt the same inspiration and played without ego. It got so heated at one point, my friend Jay knocked his … so intensely. When I was done playing, I felt like I woke up from a trance. I've never had a musical experience quite …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/bowman
WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… reduce carbon output when treating wood chips before they go through a conventional chemical pulping process. “Not only does this method use fewer chemicals and lower temperatures, … sustainability that aligns well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114
Private Scholarships
Financial Aid
… is for, WMU will follow their wishes. If the donor letter does not specify a distribution schedule, offers larger than … It may be helpful to write one essay that discusses why you would like to attend college, a challenge you have overcome and your future career goals. Edit and refine this one essay and adapt it to work …
https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/private
Occupational Education Studies
Academics
… Occupational Education Studies Department of Family and Consumer Sciences As an occupational education studies student at WMU, you will be … Technology Education Pre-Secondary Education Custom URL occupational-ed If you wish to become a certified …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/occupational-ed
Virtual book club - The Tyranny of Merit
Study of Ethics in Society
… The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? as part of a book club series sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society . Why do we think that merit—in, say, college admissions or hiring—is important? Is it? Does our focus on (or, perhaps better, obsession with) merit …
https://wmich.edu/events/65530
Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… those working in STEM have all the fun. “We get to ask, how does the world work? And we go figure it out.” For Dr. Kristina Lemmer , associate … and modeling for electric propulsion under Lemmer’s expert supervision. Electric Propulsion : Electric propulsion is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801
WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment
News
… us we need to reevaluate what we're doing and what that goal is." The University is kicking off its efforts by … the year 2030. Taking such an aggressive approach, however, does not come without costs. That's why the committee will include stakeholders from across …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956