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Get Externally Funded: Elevate Your Work
Research and Innovation
… Get Externally Funded: Elevate Your Work "Across higher education, Western Michigan … Extramural funding for research and creative activity can propel your research to the next level, both in terms of … Research Officers (ROs) from the Pre-award team assist with external funding searches, internal approvals for …
https://wmich.edu/research/sponsored-project
Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition
News
… left, and Alayna O'Connell will represent WMU in the American Trombone Workshop's National Solo Competition. … "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you overlook Arlington National Cemetery," says Steve … see the U.S. Capitol off in the distance." Rubbing elbows with top brass in the field is just one of the perks that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182
Stock Preparation
WMU Paper Pilot Plant
… to reproduce any production scenario for papermaking you require. We also have extensive experience with non-cellulosic materials used in wet-laid nonwovens or … in (305 mm), and horsepower at 100 (74.5 kW). Both refiners can be used during a papermaking trial. Reclained Fiber …
https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/paper/stock
Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… A team of engineering students claimed first place with their concept Brush Ease, a retractable hairbrush that … “Definitely get involved with some business courses so you can use what you learn to grow your business. And create …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711
Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum
W Magazine
… Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness promotes youth financial literacy through summer camps, workshops and … of this type of education is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority finds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053
Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study
News
… how that social isolation impacts mental health among Americans and uncovers potential mitigation strategies as this … in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses … be with difficult thoughts and feelings when doing so helps you live your life in meaningful ways," Smith says. "So, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977
'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business
Haworth College of Business
… Business Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— With her eyes set on greatness, Western Michigan University … she spent her summer interviewing hourly production applicants, creating and leading a student and early career … Reach out during office hours not only to get to know your instructors, but to build your networking skills. You …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712
Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Presidential Scholars, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … evolving challenges that bring new excitement every day. With new threats arising daily, Al Rasbi finds new ways to … rotorcraft, Buccilli is intrigued to see how these machines can become sustainable and integrated into urban …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars
Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness
News
… this difficult time is really important," she says. "Stress can affect our brains, and the rest of the body feels it. … and physical activity can help keep us grounded. If your body feels good, so does your mind. A little movement … positive." Jackson focuses on meditation during her class. With SRC services physically offline, the staff is getting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582
STEM Workforce Collaboratory
STEM Workforce Collaboratory
… undergraduate research experience (CURE) is a class where you can tackle research topics and generate innovative data. … is designed to allow for WMU faculty to spend time working with an industry partner in their field. This program allows …
https://wmich.edu/stem