Search

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… that her lifelong love for math and science, bolstered by supportive faculty,  led her to choose engineering. “Our … right back in like nothing happened and they brought me up to speed on the projects.” True to form, she continued … professors. “I have always been the type of person to stay super busy,” she says. “Diving into as much as I can without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

News

… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to … "We've never had institutions that were particularly supportive of working parents (in the United States)," Kimmel … Kimmel says the pandemic has highlighted the lack of support for and access to childcare in the United States. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

News

… just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests there are alternatives to testing the raw materials … made the discovery by chance. Instead of baking or picking up a new hobby to pass time at the beginning of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

News

… will be $13,434 in tuition and required fees, which is up by $417 over the previous year. “Amid rising expenses and … separate action, the board also set 2021-22 housing rates. Updated rates for residence halls and apartments will allow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

News

… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on … lead the Racial Justice Advisory Committee (RJAC), the group is ready to present its progress to the campus community. … if there's no action behind them, they fall flat. This group really is looking at impactful change, identifying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of tools and problem-solving,” says Oswalt. She adds the biggest challenge she faces is figuring out ways to eliminate … is not always the easiest problem to solve, but Oswalt is up to the challenge. “I have always found ways that we could … in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oswalt was assigned to document a new operations system and execute the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66388

Business information systems professor accepted into Fulbright Specialist Roster

Haworth College of Business

… Specialist Roster, Han will be matched with projects designed by selected host institutions outside of the United … United States Scholar Program. Several programs make up the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: The Core Fulbright … Program. Candidates should be senior scholars and have a significant publication and teaching record. Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43781

Men's soccer to host NCAA tournament second round

News

… of the Year last week. "I couldn't be more proud of our group of guys for being recognized as one of the very best … this season and finished as MAC tournament runner-up. Despite falling in the conference championship, WMU's … by quarterfinals Dec. 1-2. The four-team 2017 College Cup finals will be played at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43802

Broncos lead the MAC with nine academic selections

News

… have excelled in both athletics and academics. Broncos made up nine of the 40 students who were recognized from the … food and consumer packaging goods as well as marketing and supply chain management, 3.74 GPA. Tommy Clark , of South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44082

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

News

… network that works to expand collegiate, campus-based support programs. The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. Yvonne … , project coordinator for the statewide network, will step up to lead the transition efforts. The WMU Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347