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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … using drones. The goal is to improve safety in campus-like settings by expanding surveillance coverage, with an …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Ann … with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7 . “One of higher … service and visionary leadership make her an invaluable asset to Western and the community. Even during the height of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Programs. In addition, the event will include a book swap and a chance to donate items to the Kalamazoo Literacy … are: Feb. 2—"Music Therapy: The Rhythm of Recovery," Dr. Edward A. Roth , professor of music and director of the music … in the half-day OLLI Healthy Living Conference set for Wednesday, May 2 , in WMU's College of Health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

AI and Critical Thinking in Education

Teaching and Learning

… Education Overview The integration of AI into educational settings is a rapidly evolving trend with significant … learning strategies with course expectations and develop awareness about when and how different tools serve their … abilities in specific contexts. For instance, Liu and Wang conducted an intervention study demonstrating that …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/ai-critical-thinking

Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge … of their own. “About a quarter of all the internships set up are with former interns,” Houghton says. “Nothing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Frequently Asked Questions

Institutional Equity

… to WMU Public Safety a crime or incident they become aware of. This includes sexual violence and hate/bias crimes. … collection of campus crime data as well as promote crime awareness and enhance safety. Contact WMU Public Safety for … a process in which employers identify areas of improvement, set goals, and take positive steps to enhance opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/equity/faqs

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… University’s compliance with occupational health standards set by the State of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health … limit for chemicals--either 8-hour time-weighted averages (TWA’s) or short-term exposure limits (STEL’s) to which no … specific agent, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY, or a comparable warning sign. Gloves and other appropriate protective …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/highly-hazardous-chemicals

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

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… football game versus Buffalo will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium, and will be televised nationally on ESPNU. … are No. 14 in the AP Top 25 and No. 21 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff rankings. WMU … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two … University faculty members received Fulbright Specialist Awards to support overseas consulting and advocacy work this … and learn from another school of public health in a global setting and, hopefully, plant roots for more sustained …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … Supporting Life Sciences The Michigan Legislature initially set up the BRCC at Western in 2003 as a way to help grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148