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Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but after trying out … decade in and out of hospitals following an accident that nearly cost him his life. “It was almost a blessing and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

News

… for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … across the country. The work—made possible by a three-year, nearly $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant—focuses on challenges … degree completion and academic success, advancing scientific research, and expanding engagement. Annually, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Scholarly Book Series

Medieval Institute Publications

… Scholarly Book Series Medieval Institute Publications at Western Michigan University … English Newsletter Subsidia Old English Newsletter Subsidia was a limited series of volumes published in conjunction …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books

Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!

College of Aviation

… about the history of aviation.  75 years ago aviation was barely an industry; at worst – a fad, at best – the next best thing.  Standing on the precipice those many years ago, only those with … a two-year, non-degree curriculum in Vocational Aviation Mechanics.  As the first instructor of the new program, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years

Graduate Courses

School of Communication

… range of programming options to support your career development. Our courses prepare students for a wide-range of … hours) This course provides an introduction to social scientific methods, techniques and instruments for … (two to six credit hours) Designed for graduate students nearing completion of their degree who wish to pursue …

https://wmich.edu/communication/academics/graduate/grad-courses

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support … be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this fall. Abby Harvey, center, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Student takes top spot at national mortgage banking sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Loans National Sales Competition, where Demas claimed first place and $1,000. Quicken Loans hosted 21 of the … and several others. The WMU students competed in three different rounds of competition, going through the full … as well as the leaders of Quicken Loans. The pressure was on, but Demas said his preparation in the sales and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52454

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… the dissection process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may be summer, but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the excitement … in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand.  "Experiential learning isn't just a resume … recipients represents a diverse array of disciplines from nearly every college. Their projects create transformative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Most Americans don’t eat worms … yet!

Haworth College of Business

… Most Americans don’t eat worms … yet! Food fuels our bodies and has always been an important manifestation of identity, culture …

https://wmich.edu/business/zofo

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… than 10 years experience living, conducting research and leading student study abroad trips in Japan, it’s safe to say … Covell , chair of Western Michigan University's Department of Comparative Religion , has a deep passion for Japan … for University faculty rather than students. "I’ve always found the study abroad trips with students to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129