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We Talk

… Events Spring 2026  Moral Courage Kick-Off Event Come learn what's possible when we choose courage over comfort … Join WMU Athletics, the Kalamazoo Promise, and Oprah award‑winner Irshad Manji for the launch of the nation’s … Like a Millionaire, Slept in a Parking Garage and Fooled Nearly Everyone". Delve into the heart-wrenching narrative …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/past-events

Alpha Program

Alpha Program

… their first year of college. Explore options Make an appointment Find information for parents and family Discover … We’re excited to meet you and support you every step of the way! Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May … to his work.   Guided by the belief that “success isn’t linear—keep moving forward,” Jonathan strives to meet students …

https://wmich.edu/alpha

Focused on the future

W Magazine

… like everyone is thinking about the future and asking the same question, “What’s next?” The Center for Principled … of Business’ vision for what is next. The center provides immersive learning experiences at the undergraduate and … but by working on real problems for real businesses, I was faced with team conflict, ambiguity and fast-paced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166

WMU Theatre transports Heritage Hall to the 1920s for immersive production of 'The Great Gatsby'

News

… WMU Theatre transports Heritage Hall to the 1920s for immersive production of 'The Great Gatsby' Submitted by Erin … taking place. There's a live band and a singer, and you can watch the story of Jay Gatsby's final hours unfold," says  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/wmu-theatre-immersive-production-great-gatsby-heritage-hall

UP Week 2022: What Author is #NextUP?

Medieval Institute Publications

… UP Week 2022: What Author is #NextUP? The theme of University Press Week 2022 is Next UP, reflecting … time I wrote a two hundred-page piece of scholarship, I was a graduate student at an R-1 university. I taught one … pedagogy book, it is a natural expression of what occupies nearly every waking thought: how to teach literature to …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2022/11/authornextup

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… to help heal from a neurological assault that strikes someone in the United States every 40 seconds. Mindfulness is paying attention in a specific way to the present moment experience without judgment, … Gray says. As a teacher and health professional, she didn’t want to keep the positive results of the practice to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Putting her skills to the test at Boeing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the initial launch of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the fleet was grounded to address a lithium-ion battery issue. The … The effort required hard work and determination, something Saad attributes to her time at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

News

… aerosol box is used. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan continues to … while performing an intubation. Dr. Lai Hsien-yung , a Taiwanese doctor, invented the device to help medical workers … escalating so quickly. "I have four children, and I was suddenly teaching from home, so I didn't have a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

News

… many students and faculty. For Lucinda Stinson , a part-time instructor in the College of Health and Human Services, … her classroom. The change seemed daunting at first. "There was a wide range of emotions, running from fear to … center to learn about using WebEx. She says the staff there walked her through the steps and she was able to pick things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

All Life is Learning - January 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Director's Note Happy New Year!   As we prepare for a new semester, here are some friendly reminders:  Course … remember that self-registration online is the fastest way to register for courses —we have included step-by-step … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/january-2024