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For over 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's murder. But thanks, in part, to the tireless efforts of the WMU Cold Case Program, the case has finally been solved.

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WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
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2023

WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
New School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability positions WMU for the future
Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case
WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday
WMU geologist co-chairs national conference
College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements
Geography grad created road map to success at Western
Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award
WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk
English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays
Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western
Why I Give: Linda Lesniak
Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate
Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project
2022

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon
Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response
Bridging science and community
Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book
STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce
College of Arts and Sciences honors 15 alumni at 2022 Alumni Achievement Awards
Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis
Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year
Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery
Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research
Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo
Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program
A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy
Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative
Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires
BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience
Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’
College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs
WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award
Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention
Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students
College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean
2021

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field
Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions
Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good
Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color
Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce
New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders
Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies
Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others
Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize
World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress
Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director
Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights
Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers
University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna
Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks
Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence
Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards
Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
2020

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide
WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life
Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation
Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career
Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News
Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy
Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution
Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
Freshwater studies graduate already making a splash in his field
From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion
Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education
Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award
Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics
Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find
Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic
A vision to help individuals with autism thrive
Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school
2019

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable
Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship
Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards
Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more
Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project
World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress
Work experiences shape student's future in public policy
WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition
Agreement speeds up time it takes GVSU students to earn master's degree
Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'
WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts
Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research
WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics
Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
Geography program earns national excellence award
Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields
Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more
Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph
Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots
Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award
WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships
Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
Geography professor recognized for watershed hydrology work
Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking
2018

Celebrated writer to speak at WMU
WMU Department of Statistics becomes NISS affiliate
Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation
Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester
Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site
Ethics event focuses on fictional portrayals of legal issues
Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship
WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes
Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU
WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter
Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence
Climate change and its relationship to natural disasters to be discussed
Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU
Arts and sciences communications recognized at annual awards event
Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications
Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary
World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress
John O. Norman obituary
Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls
Perryman-Clark named associate dean of Lee Honors College
Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary
WMU to launch intercultural and anthropological studies institute
WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel
WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup
Dr. Sherwood Cordier obituary
Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester
Werner Sichel obituary
Medieval Institute Publications partners with De Gruyter
World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award
Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions

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