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Fresh approaches to instruction

University Libraries

… to teaching research skills to Western students.  Nearly 180 Western faculty and instructors invited librarians to … integration and hands-on programs for visitors. They analyzed Essential Studies courses and identified core … library resources.” Posted by Sara Volmering on March 5, 2024 light left …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/03/impact-report-fresh-approaches-instruction

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication.   Visitors can print a … around the world.   Upon submission, students will be considered for one of the three prizes: $550 to the jury’s … , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Grace Florinchi October 13, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… people who lived under a changing judicial system as that nation gained independence from Spanish rule. Her journey … 30 cities.   During one of her research visits to Oxford’s Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest archives, the … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Kevin Bunkley July 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

News

… to address these concerns within the system," says  Dr. Anna Yelick , assistant professor of social work and Title … and retention of dedicated professionals," says  Elizabeth Hertel , MDHHS director. "A program like this has the … State University. Western's first cohort will begin in fall 2024. Those interested in participating should  contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

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

News

… are researching in his lab. “For Michigan to lead the nation and win the war for talent, we must close the talent … hardware. Western aerospace engineering student Eliza Eaton developed a passion for EV technology through her … wind.  The U.S. Department of Energy recently released its 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which showed clean …

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

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

News

… own right, she found her passion for curation and museum management after transferring to Western.   Donovan, who will … a paintbrush, I idolized performers,” she says. “My childhood heroes weren’t painters but visionaries like Michael … belonging in Hillel at WMU, a registered student organization (RSO) representing the Jewish community on campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Expo Submitted by Kayla Lambert on First year student McKenna Bowerman on the steps of Floyd Hall, home of the College … of Engineering and Applied Sciences.   “The space felt modern, creative, and hands-on, which matched the kind of … by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for K-12 students to present products, models and projects to a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… for Japanese language and culture event Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Haenicke Institute … which features student research, will be held on Jan. 16 from 4:15-6 p.m. at Kalamazoo College’s Dewing Hall, Room … out of classroom," says Michiko Yoshimoto, Japan program manager at The Haenicke Institute.   “Participants can learn …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Track Team’s Homecoming 5K , taking place on October 12, 2025. As the second-highest donor to the event, CHHS … his team, and I was immediately drawn to the strong team dynamics and supportive coaching staff I met during my visit. … the Homecoming 5K, it celebrates students like Jones who embody resilience, ambition, and community spirit.  You can …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) MORTALITY DATABASE

Economics

… WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) MORTALITY DATABASE OVERVIEW The World Health … gender, age, and cause of death, as reported yearly by national authorities from their civil registration and vital … this;    World Health Organization Mortality Database. (2024). Road Traffic Accidents: Trends in cause-specific …

https://wmich.edu/economics/mortality