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Chinese water expert to address climate change as WMU visiting scholar

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… on China's hydrology, water resources engineering and flood forecasting and migrations. He has published 10 books and … international science journals. Xu serves as vice president for the International Commission on Water Resources Systems, International Association for Hydrological Science, as well as vice chair of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43034

WMU homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Guinness World Record attempt, numerous academic and informational events, a 5k race across campus and, of course, … Homecoming week Oct. 3-8 and Family Weekend Oct. 7-9 . "Forever Brown and Gold" is the 2016 homecoming theme, and a … hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 8, to gear up for the 93rd annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35240

WIDR celebrates success at intercollegiate broadcasting conference

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… in New York City earlier this month. WIDR won an award for best underwriting spot at the 78th annual … March 1-4. In addition, Glen Dillon , assistant director for Student Media, presented a session at the event titled, … Why? How?" discussing how students can be more prepared for on-air shifts. This year's conference was the largest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45750

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… of these things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and addressing them … including developing and implementing training programs for campus leaders, training and developing campus advocates … don't see role models, and this is such a great opportunity for us to really change that and take advantage of all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Medical school reaches two accreditation milestones

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… Learning Commission granted the school candidate status for accreditation during the commission's June 30-July 1 … accreditation from the LCME, the national accrediting body for education programs leading to the Doctor of Medicine, marks a key second step for the medical school as it moves closer to seeking full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33553

Proposed campus wayfinding plan to be shared with University community

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… of a proposed new exterior signage system being developed for the main campus. In a session set for 3 to 5 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of the Bernhard … campus environment. Provide a hierarchy of signage elements for campus approach, arrival, circulation, parking and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34738

WMU and Florida Southwestern State College announce alliance

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… Jeff Allbritten spoke about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers included Denis Wright , FSW regional vice president for economic development, and Bill Truex , chairman of the … County Board of Commissioners. An economic and cultural force "Florida is home to the highest number of WMU alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35872

Chemist to discuss climate change science and policy

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… in the atmosphere, including molecules responsible for neutralizing pollutants, will be meeting with students … three events that are free and open to the public: • An informal talk titled "Climate Change Science and Policy: A … with Marsha Lester" at noon in Knauss Hall's Center for the Humanities. • A meet-and-greet reception at 4:30 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35884

Three students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… education and will be studying in Auckland, New Zealand, for the spring semester. Stowell chose this study abroad … minoring in Spanish. He will be studying in Granada, Spain, for five and one-half months starting with the spring … and mathematics—STEM—fields. Gilman at WMU Applying for a Gilman Scholarship is a competitive process that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44322

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… Center. The free, public event is part of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's lecture series. It is … Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. This case stood for the principle that communities can opt to use their tax dollars for investments in secondary education. Talk on the present …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977