New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community
A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots and establish Native American programming and curriculum at the institution. The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American perspectives” on campus, according to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the University and tribal communities both on and off campus.
Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar
The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 in the Richmond Center lobby. It is the final ceremony in the Academic Excellence Awards Series happening throughout fall semester.
Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus
Fourth-year construction engineering student Zach Turner has been working as an intern with Walbridge as the company builds the new student center, set to open in fall 2022. It's a project that's cemented Turner's career plans—he already has a job offer from the company once he graduates.
Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards
The Distinguished Teaching Award ceremony begins at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in room 2000 of Schneider Hall. It is part of the larger Academic Excellence Awards Series happening throughout fall semester.
He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story
James Rhodes has a long history with WMU, one that launched his computer engineering career and resulted in four degrees. Now you will find him in the classroom as not only a Ph.D. student but also as a faculty specialist, teaching technical skills to future engineers and sharing life lessons from a 40-year IT career.
Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race
A new Western Michigan University podcast is gathering campus and community voices to address ethical issues such as race equity, democratic governance, health care and wealth inequity as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event provides 'peek into treasures' of award-winning authors' collection
The event will be hosted by archivist and rare book dealer, Gerald W. Cloud.
'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort
Abondance Kibadi's hearing loss has been present since he was a child, but he wasn't diagnosed until coming to Western. A collaborative effort between Unified Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, the Student Academy of Audiology and hearing solutions company Phonak has given him new hope for success in the form of new hearing aids.
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
Western Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the institution, region and country on Indigenous Peoples Day. Initially recognized in Michigan in 2019, President Joe Biden became the first president to issue a proclamation designating Oct. 11, 2021, a day to honor the nation's vibrant and diverse Indigenous heritage.
WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding
The 2021-22 WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and initiatives that have the potential to advance the University’s campus culture of sustainability, is open. Applications for the fall 2021 grant allocations cycle are due on Thursday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced by mid-December 2021.
Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'
Art will come to life across the Western Michigan University campus when WMU Dance presents "In-site/Outside," a display of site-specific, student-choreographed performances on Sunday, Oct. 10.
Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship
Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White, an innovative speech-language pathology researcher and practitioner, joins the Western Michigan University community as a Presidential Innovation Professor. A new hire in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, her research focuses on multicultural issues in speech disorders and development of social language skills in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week
Cheer on Bronco football during Western Michigan University's homecoming week beginning Sunday, Oct. 10 through the game on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
Drs. Ann Miles and Ying Zeng will be presented with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award, recognizing their exceptional service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase Western's stature or extend the University's impact and presence into the community.
Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows
Drs. Eric Archer, Carla Adkison-Johnson, Jennifer Harrison and Matthew Mingus are the University's 2021-22 ALDP fellows.
Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets
What would you do with an extra $10,000 to boost your organization? WMU digital marketing students found out firsthand by participating in Google’s Nonprofit Marketing Immersion Program. The program pairs student teams with qualifying nonprofit organizations around the country and gives them a generous grant to apply toward Google search ads that benefit their clients.