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The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead … volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … is … electric. It is blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

News

… Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … honor is the highest annual award WMU bestows on faculty members. It pays tribute to individuals whose work … intellectual history, and comparative religious studies. Nearly all stressed that she has had a profound impact on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… Paige Novak/Paige Novak Photography Goberville adjusts equipment on the windshield. Courtesy: Paige Novak/Paige Novak … Michigan University is leading an effort to develop software that will keep systems running in all conditions. Dr. … Vehicles Lab , and doctoral student Nick Goberville were awarded a grant from the Michigan Translational Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants 2025

Office of the Provost

… opportunities that support students in their pursuit of meaningful careers and a life well lived. The 2025 Venture Grants are awarded to innovative ideas that will pilot, inspire and … DigitalWMU career fair was attended by 19 companies and nearly 150 students from a dozen majors, resulting in new …

https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants/2025

School of Music faculty produce dozens of creative and research projects in trying times

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… dozens of creative and research projects in trying times Submitted by David Bernard on   Clarinet Professor Ellen … and community. In a survey of faculty members in the unit, nearly 40 creative projects had been completed including … Grant and commissioned five new pieces for septet by Hawaiian composers. The grant supported a 10-day tour for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61926

Remote work with Dr. Chen Wang

Haworth College of Business

… Remote work with Dr. Chen Wang Remote work with Dr. Chen Wang What does your research indicate about remote work and emerging trends? Remote work has long been discussed as a …

https://wmich.edu/business/wang2023

2017-18 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… 2017-18 Events and Colloquia The Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University hosts … We appreciate most those stimuli that evoke behavior that was already at partial strength, typically as the … and supervision Laura Murray, Ph.D. Alumni Achievement Award Recipient 2017 Associate Scientist, Clinical Psychology …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2017-18-events

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

News

… is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 Americans. Among the many health challenges it causes, the … comes with consequences. "If you take the leg, you'll take away the function for the rest of their life," says Lawson, … for being away." A dream decades in the making is now nearing the finish line for Lawson, who worked with Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

FAQs for Grants and Contracts

Research and Innovation

… that they plan to fund my project, but the official award/contract will not be here for a while. How do I begin … Doc, purchasing supplies or making travel arrangements? You can request a pre-award account by filling out the Pre-award account (backstop) …

https://wmich.edu/research/grantscontracts-faqs

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

News

… with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you to deliver a presentation over Zoom might have … up there with the proverbial naked-in-class nightmare. Same with navigating a global pandemic. But both are realities … We saw that in the spring. People just got exhausted. It was really hard to keep up with all the things that were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874