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Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

News

… on A view through a sculpture featuring Kalamazoo River water at musicians who created an original composition from data … different data points, which generated a certain frequency. After combining them it created this buzzing noise." Garrett …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Department History

World Religions and Cultures

… establishment of a department of philosophy and religion was essential to the educational mission of the institution. A faculty line was created, and, on the recommendation of Reinhold Niebuhr … 1994. Francis Gross (Christianity) came to the department after the demise of the general studies program in 1988, and …

https://wmich.edu/religion/about/history

Alumnus, storyteller brings American legend to the screen

College of Arts and Sciences

… student  For inquiries, contact:  Molly Goaley Peabody award-winning filmmaker Bob Hercules credits his time at … acclaimed director and choreographer Bill T. Jones’ life. After meeting with the directors, Angelou gave her blessing … WMU’s own WIDR radio station. During that time, he says, music was moving away from disco to more progressive rock …

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

WMU goes all in to promote student success

News

… it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from the Presidential Transformational Initiative Fund … on many of those communities and creating new linkages and services, it has dramatically extended overall peer … 100 student employees are serving as peer mentors this year after receiving special training. They, in turn, are being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644

Retroactive Credits

World Languages and Literature

… you if your first enrollment at Western Michigan University was fall 2011 or after. Department of World Languages and Literatures … at the University, these credits may or may not count toward the major or minor. They do count toward the total …

https://wmich.edu/languages/advising/retroactive-credits

All Life is Learning - June 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… the OLLI office at  (269) 387-4157.   Your membership renewal helps protect OLLI's future and sustainability. For the … seen singing along, tapping their feet, and clapping to the music—clearly enjoying this excellent production!   We want … that raises funds to support the KLC’s free adult education services. Whether you're a Scrabble enthusiast or just enjoy …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/june-2025

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Drs. Autumn and Chad Edwards, professors in Western's School of Communication and … very long,” Autumn said. Daughter America was born soon after.  Autumn attributes their love of competitive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

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 … star, they take on the Big Apple in a quest to see their musical icon.  “‘Diva Royale’ has been one of the thrills of … Thomsen's class met with the cast and crew of "Diva Royale" after attending a performance. …

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

Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

News

… atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the fellowship's … he kept studying and reading about them. "I decided that after I finished the coursework for my Doctor of Philosophy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Sustainable brewing program up and running

College of Arts and Sciences

… with others in order to develop a new, vital and forward-thinking science degree program. The professor of … more varied tracks in business, engineering, analytical services, research, study abroad. There is some … with Prohibition (1920-33) and then dipped further after World War II (1945) when breweries merged into bigger …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-sustainable-brewing