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Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

News

… houses next month, Western Michigan University will ask members of the public to reveal their vision for the future … embarked on that will transform its two contiguous campuses near downtown Kalamazoo—the Main and East campuses—and … network." Activities and timeframe David W. Dakin, WMU director of planning, space management and capital projects, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

Student creates archival exhibit on Dutch colonialism and family tribute

University Libraries

… "My cultural heritage and cultural background have inspired me to create an exhibit on Dutch colonialism in the East Indies (present-day Indonesia) as I am of both Moluccan and … Center as a student assistant and created an exhibit in Waldo Library on Dutch colonialism and a tribute to her …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/04/student-exhibit-dutch

Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… Finding the tools to feed the world Submitted by Abbie Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Everyone wants to leave an impact—to see the significance of their … true passions in his business minor. With the assistance of mentors Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876

Child Welfare

School of Social Work

… Intro Western Michigan University is now offering a pathway for students interested in becoming child welfare … and their families have the tools they need to thrive, building upon the strengths of the family and their community to help provide safe, permanent, and loving environments for children.  Watch the "Is this the job for me?" …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/child-welfare

Molecular and Immunological Aspects of Viral Infections

Research and Innovation

… Western Michigan University prides itself on providing solid undergraduate and graduate-level programs while … develop ideas into reality. Dr. Karim Essani of the Department of Biological Sciences specializes in the study of … years and has contributed 25 original publications to the scientific community. He is one of a handful of researchers …

https://wmich.edu/research/viral

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

News

… Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and … in his lab. “For Michigan to lead the nation and win the war for talent, we must close the talent gap,” said Ava … semiconductors.” The MEDC and Western announced a combined nearly $700,000 strategic investment grant that will help …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Communication and Social Robotics Lab

College of Arts and Sciences

… For most students, college education is only thought to come in the form of conventional lectures and textbooks, but … a week. CSRL is a collaborative effort between Dr. Autumn Edwards and Dr. Chad Edwards in the School of Communication at … robot-human interaction, as well as continue their studies in overall communication. Emily Spranger, a junior …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/robotics-lab

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

News

… WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program Submitted by Erin Flynn … at Western Michigan University. The University received a nearly $1 5,000 award from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) to launch …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world … Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … At its core, WRAVEN is a research and training group—its members conduct threat reports on current cybersecurity …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

News

… offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … says Antawn Perkins , Trayshawna's father. "My wife and I always discussed where we could have been had we had real …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303