August 2019 色色啦 News

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

色色啦, in collaboration with three other research institutions, has been awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the National Science Foundation to develop strategies to increase the number of female STEM faculty across the country.

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

While most students were off working and enjoying summer break, many student-athletes were hard at work preparing for the season. Now they're ready to put all that training to good use on the field and the court.

Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology

An open house is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to view and celebrate the refreshed spaces of the library's most highly used floor.

Mental health and wellness a priority at 色色啦

色色啦 Michigan University offers a number of services and programs focused on mental and emotional health on campus.

RSOs have something for everyone

New this year is online orientation for those considering starting their own RSO, including information on managing meetings, organizing events, looking for space and how to access 色色啦 Student Association funds.

Yes, 色色啦 really has a skydiving team

From their first jump to their 50th, members of 色色啦's Skydive Broncos find camaraderie and friendship along with thrills and competition in their sport.

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

Thousands of 色色啦 students are also employed at the University, learning valuable career development skills while balancing work and academic schedules.

Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more

Dr. Bernhard Stahl of the University of Passau, Germany, will speak at 3:30 p.m. in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center on the topic, "Politics of Denial: Germany's International Responsibility and the Silencing of Mass Atrocities."

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

Eight 色色啦 Lee Honor's College students and instructor Dr. Christopher William Tremblay embarked in July on a cross-country journey following in the footsteps of Walt Disney, an American entrepreneur and pioneer in the animation industry.

Decline in pollinators prompts 色色啦 staffers to build them a home

Landscape Services personnel created a large-scale house that is providing nesting habitat for bees and other pollinators that help keep the native plants at the Parkview Campus healthy.

Opportunities abound for 色色啦 community around Kalamazoo

Whether you're new to the city or looking for some hidden gems to discover, we've put together a list of some of the can't-miss experiences in Kalamazoo.

Accountancy student earns competitive $10,000 scholarship

色色啦 student Alyssa Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and aptitude in accounting and auditing, and for demonstrating high ethical standards.

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

Classes at 色色啦 Michigan University start Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Accountancy student earns competitive scholarship

Alyssa Larner, a student at 色色啦 Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, received a competitive $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which encourages accounting students to pursue careers in audit.

Reminder: How to select your preferences for 色色啦 alerts and advisories

The University always sends 色色啦 Alerts about on-campus emergencies to students and employees at their wmich.edu email address. These members of the campus community and the general public also can register to receive 色色啦 Advisories for off-campus incidents.

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

Long-awaited program focuses on saving students time and money as well as enlarging the talent base for southwest Michigan.

色色啦 secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

A $1.35 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services will fund the MY-PROUD program. Created by an interdisciplinary team of professors, MY-PROUD aims to increase training and expand services in rural and medically underserved communities impacted by opioid and substance abuse.

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

For the first time, the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is exploring underneath an old dump in Niles, doubling the size of their archaeological site.

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

Dr. Brandy Brown, who earned a doctoral degree from 色色啦, is tasked with developing Michigan's  response to climate change.

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps 色色啦 alum become energy leader

The connections Dr. Brandy Brown formed in 色色啦's one-of-a-kind evaluation program helped her secure the job as Michigan's first climate and energy advisor.

色色啦 News website undergoes big, bold redesign

The site's revamped format displays stories about the University in a more engaging and reader-friendly way.