SIHP students at their internship at the WMU Sindecuse Health Center with staff.

Giving to the School of Interdisciplinary Health Services

Interdisciplinary Health programs prepare students for a wide range of careers across healthcare, public health and human services. These flexible programs respond to workforce needs and evolving community health challenges

Preparing versatile health professionals

Philanthropic support enhances access, flexibility, and experiential learning opportunities for students pursuing diverse career pathways. 

School highlights 

  • Bachelor's degrees in high demand fields of Public Health and Health Administration with applied learning placements 
  • Flexible career specialization options in Long Term Care Administration, Healthcare Services and Sciences, Addiction Studies and Holistic Health 

Your Impact 

Gifts support: 

  • Scholarships for interdisciplinary health students 
  • Experiential learning tied to real-world health challenges 
  • Program innovation and curriculum development 

Ways to Give 

  • Give online through WMU’s secure giving portal (pre-linked to the department) 
  • Mail a check designated to the School of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences to: 
    Attn: Gift Processing 
    WMU Foundation 
    1903 W Michigan Ave 
    Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5403 
  • Connect with the college advancement team to discuss customized, in-kind or planned giving opportunities 

Your Dollar in Action 

  • $500 supports experiential learning and applied projects 
  • $2,500 supports student research or field experiences 
  • $5,000 provides partial scholarship support 
  • $20,000 supports curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned programming 
  • $50,000 endows a named scholarship or fund 

Current funds and endowments

Current Funds & Endowments 

  • Alexandra Burgett Scholarship 
  • Jimmy D. Patton Scholarship 

Questions

For more information, contact Spencer Haworth, chief development officer for the College of Health and Human Services.

Spencer Haworth

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