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In Tempo—Twisted information: Professor guides listeners to the tune of media literacy

W Magazine

… Innovation Professor 2021-24, and her collaborators wanted to release the musical’s songs prior to its launch to … is as a journalist, and I find media literacy an ideal way to communicate to people how all media messaging, … My irreplaceable partner in “Click: Connect IRL” is Bob Wallis , BS ’94, who is project manager, co-producer and a …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/04/tempo-twisted-information-media-literacy-album-sue-ellen-christian

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so hard,” … audiences enjoy the show so much. “Kate’s acting has always had an element of fearlessness to it, even danger. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Western Michigan University … introduction to science , with the goal of attracting and retaining more students in the STEM disciplines—science, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Renowned business sustainability expert to visit campus

News

… global brands, 1,600 factories and two million workers. He was formerly the director of corporate responsibility at … and community investment. Prior to Burberry, he was the director of global partnerships at Gap Inc., where … has been featured in Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal and is published in numerous academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22654

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business has found a way to see beyond the numbers and connect with students in a meaningful way. Brittani Shantel Jackson , assistant professor of … accounting.” And Jackson’s support extends beyond the walls of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Campus service hours and closures you need to know during spring recess 2025

News

… Technology Help Desk will maintain regular hours for walk-in and phone support March 3-6 , but it will be closed … March 9  from 5 to 9 p.m.  The pool, sauna and climbing wall are closed  Feb. 28 -   March 9 . The main office will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/spring-recess-2025-hours

Kecheng Li

Chemical and Paper Engineering

… Prior to joining WMU as Professor and Chair in 2016, Dr. Li was a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at … of New Brunswick, Canada, where he received a Merit Award (2008) and was appointed University Research Scholar by … X., Clarke, K., Li, K., Chen, A., “The pattern of cell wall deterioration in lignocellulose fibers throughout …

https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/directory/li

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Business Magazine

… University’s Haworth College of Business has found a way to see beyond the numbers and connect with students in a meaningful way. Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, assistant professor of … accounting.” And Jackson’s support extends beyond the walls of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/jackson2025

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

News

… have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious … educator whose impact is felt far beyond the walls of the University,” says Dr. Krystin S. R. Martens , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives