Research

Four Â鶹´«Ã½s conducting geography research at Lake Michigan
Students conducting research at Lake Michigan for a geography class.

Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ are internationally known in their fields and are advancing knowledge across the state and around the globe.

Our college's external research awards typically exceed an impressive $8.5 million each year. Our faculty-funded research is the product of partnerships with industry, government and non-profit organizations.

Student involvement

To help WMU achieve its goal to be learner centered and discovery driven, the College of Arts and Sciences involves Â鶹´«Ã½s in the research and creative activities of the faculty and encourages Â鶹´«Ã½s to participate in projects of their own.

Recent research

Find out more

  • Select a department website for research related to a specific program, including undergraduate research courses.
  • Learn about the latest accomplishments by our faculty, Â鶹´«Ã½s and staff.
  • See faculty publications at .
  • Explore WMU's Global Expertise Database, a repository of faculty and professional staff knowledge and areas of expertise, as well as countries and territories, regions, and languages of expertise.
  • Support for graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s and faculty seeking grants.