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WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

News

… prototype KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University mechanical engineering student got an auspicious start to … stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from Stockbridge, recently displayed a wheel he designed as an intern for Maxion Wheels … and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … books, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 , in Miller Auditorium. He will present a talk titled "Ta-Nehisi Coates: … on race in America in The Atlantic and elsewhere and was recently named a 2015 MacArthur Genius Award recipient. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… the organizational change leadership program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. … doctorate program. The model is an alternative to the traditional comprehensive exam and requires students to conduct … presented at refereed academic conferences.  "I didn't want our students taking traditional comprehensive exams. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

Sociology Students Visit Prison Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… Prison Museum Fourteen Western Michigan University Department of Sociology students recently spent time in prison—the … in Jackson, Michigan. The only prison exhibit within the walls of an operating penitentiary, Cell Block 7 is not a … that space, in a cell, and experience how horrific the conditions are. I wanted to shock them." Clare Tell, a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/sociology-prison-museum

ARC students hold panel discussion on Syrian refugees in crisis

College of Arts and Sciences

… ARC students hold panel discussion on Syrian refugees in crisis Olga Bonfiglio … on the Syrian refugee crisis.  The speakers included Ramea Almubarack , a multi-talented graduate student in … family’s experience in Syria during and before the civil war; and Susan Reed , managing staff attorney from the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-syrian-refugees

Student honored for leadership, service

News

… as a promising student leader who has demonstrated an investment in his community. David Bere Bere, a political science … the program.   Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents who are … For more information about the organization and the award, visit  compact.org . For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business, recently received the American Marketing Association’s Social Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a … environment, social justice, economic fairness, health conditions, quality of life, or other social concerns. Lemus is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s flapper dress. Garments in the collection … its relationship to contemporary fashion. A wedding dress donated by the niece of a WMU alumna. The … Started by a former instructor, the archival project was abandoned during the pandemic and untouched before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

All Life is Learning - February 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… many consider this the month of love. With that sentiment, let us show how much we love our OLLI at WMU as we … officially recognized as an Osher Institute!  Here are some ways you can show love for your lifelong learning community: … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2025

Audition & Interview Requirements - Undergraduate

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Audition & Interview Requirements - Undergraduate Program … submitted. Recordings should be formatted as mp3, aiff, or wav files and scores should be formatted as PDF files. This …

https://wmich.edu/music/apply/audition-requirements