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Strategic Planning

Diversity and Inclusion

… Strategic Planning WMU strategic p lan goals Ensure a distinctive learning experience and foster the success of … our roles and duties but we are one University and we’re better together. Human flourishing The Office of Diversity … dramatically throughout our nation and our state. Now more than ever, we will be held accountable for our ability to …

https://wmich.edu/diversity/planning

Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ask any engineering student why they chose Western, and no doubt you will hear about the … whose recent All-University Teaching Effectiveness Award is the result of dedication to WMU engineering students and … and Aerospace Engineering. “The focus of my class is active learning which is an approach that recognizes the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718

Children's Alexithymia Measure (CAM)

School of Social Work

… Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma - erratum CAM (revised 7/25/11)   What does the CAM measure?  The CAM measures … has been defined various ways. Simply stated, it is a lack of words for feelings (Buchanan, Waterhouse, & … ability, and a focus on the external world rather than internal feelings” (Nemiah & Sifneos, 1970; Nemiah, …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/cam

Paul and Julie Yelsma Scholarship

School of Communication

… Criteria and Process The Paul and Julie Yelsma Scholarship is given annually to a student who demonstrates academic promise in the area of Communication Studies, Interpersonal … scholarship of a range of $500-$750 may be available for this scholarship for one student . Selection Criteria: 1. Full …

https://wmich.edu/communication/paul-julie-yelsma-scholarship

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

News

… on From left to right, Western's 2025 Air Race Classic team is Caroline Yuska, pilot; Hunter Romuald, navigator; Marie … all seven legs of the 2025 Air Race Classic, flying more than 2,500 miles over four days in a cross-country race … competed against 17 other collegiate teams June 17–20 . This was WMU’s 21st race since 2000, which culminates events …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

Libraries debuts ‘Talking Open’ podcast on climate justice for Open Access Week

University Libraries

… about their experience with and thoughts on open access publishing and why it matters,” says Michele Behr , scholarly … resources librarian and co-creator of the podcast. Publishing research ‘open access’ makes it freely and …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/01/impact-report-podcast

Thurgood Marshall Fellowships

Graduate College

… residents and shall exemplify the values and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, the … of Education of Topeka (1954), which nullified the legal basis for racial segregation. He held that the American … Fellowship, a student may not have accumulated more than nine credit hours toward a graduate degree at WMU.  …

https://wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/marshall

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

News

… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching its fall 2025 career fair season with an … events effectively. In addition to traditional fairs, WMU is also offering a unique networking opportunity on Tuesday, … main lobby of Floyd Hall on Western’s Parkview Campus, more than 150 companies from the state, the region and across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free … and vetted policies and practices, Dr. Knox’s work on the ‘why’ of censorship, what it means to read, and how reading … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Eligibility To Serve As WMU Principal Investigators On Sponsored Projects Policy

Research and Innovation

… (Co-PI) have the appropriate technical competence and administrative capabilities to carry out the project, and have a … to the University. Summary of contents/major changes This is a new policy. This policy identifies the criteria for …

https://wmich.edu/policies/principal-investigators-eligibility