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How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… performed various forms of paid labor,” says Miller. “It was really powerful to actually see how they live, rather … of the obstacles former herders face in the capital after migration sparked the construction of my dissertation … 11 total scholarships, fellowships and grants. One of these was a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Research Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

… so early on is really cool.” The students became involved after contacting Stull, inquiring about the opportunity to … a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was willing and eager to give these undergraduates a chance … to get involved,” says Stull. “The research we were doing was really interesting, and people were excited about it, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73679

Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center celebrates anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… the Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center with tutors and Dr. Bret Wagner KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center, … , a senior supply chain management student who passed away in 2015 during a mountain hiking accident while studying … and approximately 20 to 30% take advantage of the center.” After the initial revision of that course, student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73537

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted by Deanne Puca on … ones, especially friends, play in our well-being? In what way does their well-being force us to sacrifice our own and … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s sales talent was on display at the Desert Cup, Arizona State University’s … In addition to Miller, junior Sydney Kjelden of Waconia, Minnesota, senior Julio Nardinelli of Brazil and … prepared for anything the judges threw at us,” says Miller. After making it out of round two of the role-play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

News

… Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Eddie … under the age of 30 from across the country. Only 18 musicians were chosen. Codrington says when a representative … to a concert here at Western and I was focused on that." After the concert, the gravity of the award sunk in. "I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… college’s Computer Research Laboratory. There are several ways that students are benefiting from the Bloomberg … with the most widely used financial data computer software system.  With only a few limitations, such as … open access to the Greenleaf Trust Trading Room between and after classes, many students use the Bloomberg Terminal to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

News

… research from Drs. Robert Makin and Steve Durbin. “After that paper was published last year, we extended the range of … characteristic stalks sprouting from a sphere, is warranted. When examining the numbers, the structural motif …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

State designates $1.5 million for new WMU Resiliency Center for Families and Children

News

… Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services and the Unified Clinics will receive a state … but will need to be re-approved by the new legislature after this November's election. "Resiliency is the ability … Dr. Ron Cisler , dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "Research has shown that building resilience in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61480

Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… they meet the fourth time. No refunds will be available after that.  The Confucius Institute at WMU is a nonprofit … the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University was created through a partnership between Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50540