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Doctor of Philosophy

Chemistry

… reflects on his recent graduation, "Stress and pressure are not always necessary to learn something well, but to never … experience failure as a student or afterwards, is to never know where the edge of your potential lies, cheating yourself of growth beyond your limits not yet perceived." The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at …

https://wmich.edu/chemistry/academics/graduate/doctorate

HVAC Evaporative Pads with Chitosan

Research and Innovation

… Reference:   2015-008 chitosan panels Currently, Phenol resins are widely used in corrugated and paperboard products as barrier coatings. A thinner phenol resin coating is used on paperboard for specific HVAC … polyethylene, or acrylic resins are used, as with phenol resin, their untimely structural breakdown, low …

https://wmich.edu/research/chitosan

Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions

News

… 3 engrossing books for spring discussions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ethical questions … who sign up for a book club at ethicscenter@wmich.edu no later than one week before the club's first meeting. Book …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863

Admission Criteria

Admissions

… admissions representative . Items considered during review No one item will guarantee admission, rather WMU uses a few … ACT or SAT test scores if they wish, but it is not required.  If a student does wish to have their test … How have you spent time outside of the classroom?  What honors and awards have you received?  What else do you share …

https://wmich.edu/admissions/first-year-apply/criteria

New book explores the Kalamazoo River's history

College of Arts and Sciences

… River's history The Department of Geography’s Lisa Dechano-Cook and Mary L. Brooks published “The Kalamazoo River,” … future condition. The Department of Geography’s Lisa Dechano-Cook and Mary L. Brooks published “The Kalamazoo River,” … were willing to share their experiences and photos. Dechano-Cook and Brooks note that hearing so many fascinating …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/kalamazooriver

All Life is Learning - February 2026

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - February 2026 Director's Note Director's Note OLLI at WMU has a new Home! Effective … Provides Assistance Sam Grossman Need help filing your 2025 federal and state income taxes? Volunteers with a local … ideas for course topics and instructors. Let us know your suggestions. Call the OLLI office at  (269) 387-4157  or  send …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2026

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… students' passion for learning and discovery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alberto Cintron-Colon KALAMAZOO, … “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Speaker discusses how families deal with incarceration of other members

News

… Empowerment Center at Western Michigan University, AARP and Northside Ministerial Alliance. Lectures are free and open … a discussion with students, faculty and community members. No registration is required. Later that day, she will visit … her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. University-Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45914

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

News

… naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jones (Photo: John A. Lacko, Kalamazoo … naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

News

… Mich.—While honing his skills on some of the most technologically advanced training equipment in the aviation … day, I just needed some extra hours. But when I got there, none of my friends were in the break room. So I went down to … the next Paper Wings competition, which will happen in 2025. By then, he hopes he’ll be keeping commercial jets in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114