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History from 1950-59

College of Education and Human Development

… Studies. Schools renamed colleges in 1970. James Griggs becomes the first dean of the School of Education, … 1956-65. The School of Applied Arts and Sciences is made up of the Division of Vocational Education . Its three … impact on U.S. education. It forces American educators to better prepare its students in mathematics and science. …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1950-59

Team of business students wins national case competition

News

… for an independent grocer in Ohio. The competition, designed to further the professional development of students, … of seniors taking home the top prize of $8,000, which will support scholarships and programming.   The winning team Daniel Tyranski of West Bloomfield, Mich., integrated supply management major Jessica Roerig of Caledonia, Mich., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13998

2012-13

Western News

… Story highlights: Construction projects to cause few disruptions; Emergency communication system is changing; … is first American Eagle hiring-program partner; Design, prototyping for array of top brands to locate in BTR … 28, 2013 Story highlights: WMU reveling in its 'All-Steinway' status; Cousins, Hearit named to prestigious fellows …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2012

Honors College History

Lee Honors College

… funding to build a facility equal - in capacity and design - to the needs of our wonderful students. They … a generous gift. Carl stated that he wanted WMU to design and build the “best honors college in America.” Carl … had fulfilled his wish for a state of the art facility to support honors education. Since then, the building has won …

https://wmich.edu/honors/history

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

News

… on Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos working from home to design a low-cost spirometer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A computerized … have all the data he needs to apply for a patent.  A closeup of Danna-dos-Santos' spirometer hardware. His final goal … says he has no intention of profiting from his design. He does, however, want the device to particularly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

Studying with Dalai Lama caps off global studies degree program

International Student and Scholar Services

… studies program, met the head monk of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism in a four-week Tibetan mind and body sciences … science classes from Emory professors traveling with her group, and she quickly learned what it is like to live where … lessons I learned in Dharamsala was that things don't always go as planned, and how important it is to have …

https://wmich.edu/international/shumake-spotlight

2022 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at my high school and in the Lee Honors College here up until my final semester, so I am hopeful that my job at …       Julianna Buck, Presidential Scholar in Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems. Julianna Buck is … am most excited about working to create new and innovative ways to make environmentally friendly products! I really …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/inspire-presidential-scholars

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… our University as well as executives in our community. From Upjohn to Stryker to Haworth and more, the West Michigan … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and … global head of behavioral science at Bain & Co. Elizabeth Weindruch , managing director of private investments at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

2021-2022 Season

Theatre

… floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted … in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat. GET DETAILS SIGNIFICANT OTHER By  Joshua Harmon   November 13 - 21, 2021 … memories of their shared past, the Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). Luckily …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/2021-22-season

Microbiological Safety and Security Policy

Policies

… safety program. This policy provides a clear distinction between microbiological agents, recombinant DNA biosafety, and occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Legal and local … conjunction with the biosafety officer and/or other staff designated by the VPR. 4.1.2.3. Provide guidance and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/microbiological