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Study Abroad

Sociology

… be offered by Dr. Zoann Snyder during the Spring 2026 semester. Advanced Criminology Course Information (SOC4660) … Learn more about the study abroad program, including how to find a program, study abroad 101 tips, and get … at Western yields higher student success WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/study-abroad

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… flying for FedEx Express and chairs the national board of directors of the Organization of Black Aerospace … "My advice to students is to get engaged," he says.  "Engagement means going beyond passive participation and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Josh Blain's advice to those who want to follow him into a career in aviation is to get a passport or update the one you have. His document recounts adventures and generates memories of London, … the college's expansive base of aviation operations in nearby Battle Creek, Blain got involved in padding his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they … “It affects fertility and wellbeing, but there is little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted … for sensor data measurements that can be recorded to any nearby Bluetooth-enabled device.  The result is a fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University … on deck to tackle such thorny issues as what the outcome of the election means for science policy, the politics of … Cesari, professor at the French National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, "Islam and Democratization: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral … since her undergraduate studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a subscription to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Managing success: one category and student at a time

Haworth College of Business

… Managing success: one category and student at a time Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … marketing curriculum offered in the major, while also providing a cost-effective and robust certification for … with food marketing-focused programs,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67635

International students lead effort to share cultures with community

News

… performances and fun activities like face painting and games. "Several students on our executive board are from Asia, and we always have a lot of night markets (in our home countries). … by the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and Dining Services, is planned for Saturday, March 16 , from 4 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… suicide. The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the conclusion of her Communicating About Taboo Topics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous block, Dr. Loretta Long has come a long way. Loretta Long (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) "Since I was a … hired for the pilot show in 1969, Long would spend nearly 50 years on "Sesame Street." In the show's first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204