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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

News

… one feels like the work that could make the most tangible difference in someone's life," says Dr. Whitney DeCamp , professor of … about it." DeCamp's initial curiosity in the court system was sparked by a podcast focusing on the case of Curtis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… ′77, is carrying on her friend's legacy and paying it forward by contributing to her scholarship at Western. … not do for those who are really my friends.”  When it comes to describing the special bond between Cheryl Whitman … from Jane Austen resonates. Because these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one another.   “At Margaret’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

W Magazine

… Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local architectural … in elementary school in which I said I wanted to design buildings for low-income families and people who look like me,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In West Michigan and across the country, members and allies of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and … from being who you are and simultaneously be who you were always meant to be," says Western Michigan University student  … to figure out their identities," says Nathan Nguyen , who directs the office. Plans are in the works for a celebration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

News

… teams from three other institutions to create programming meant to increase the participation of women in STEM. Sarah … sediment from the Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. … moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

WMU offers new ways for students to get passports

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU offers new ways for students to get passports Submitted by Raine Kuch … at Western Michigan University are having an easier time getting passports, particularly if cost has been a barrier in the past. This fall, the University began awarding a $110 passport scholarship to all students who commit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/45606

Jeremy Marks

Trombone Program

… Performance Bowling Green State University (2008) Why did you choose to attend WMU? When I visited Dr. … recordings on the trombone studio website really impressed me. I knew that I needed a considerable amount of attention … (prior to attending WMU). I felt that Dr. Wolfinbarger was a perfect fit for the next step in my development. What …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/marks

Study Abroad

Occupational Therapy

… with invaluable opportunities to expand their understanding of diverse cultures, occupations, and belief systems, … and globally competent practitioners.  Currently, the department offers two faculty-led study abroad programs: Ireland … requirements. Additionally, these experiences may count toward other university requirements, such as the WES Level II …

https://wmich.edu/ot/studyabroad

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … House of Pariah currently offers stylish, environmentally friendly underwear for men. "I came into Starting … motivating," says Taylor. "We look forward to providing unique vacations for as many people as possible. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

Brewing garden offers grain-to-glass learning opportunities

College of Arts and Sciences

… involved in many of Michigan’s craft beers. The garden was planted in 2016 as a joint project between WMU’s … he initiated the garden as a “pet project” around the same time Western’s sustainable brewing program was launched. … most recent initiative is the Western orchard, a grove of nearly 70 fruit trees planted last spring that will be used …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/brewing-garden