A new conference focused on small and medium businesses and their unique needs is being hosted by Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business on Sept. 25 and 26. The Co. Lab offers engaging presentations and interactive sessions led by seasoned leaders who will share their firsthand inspiring experiences and practical advice.

Dr. Jonathan R. Lyon, professor of medieval history at the University of Chicago, is the winner of the 2024 Gründler prize for “Corruption, Protection and Justice in Medieval Europe: A Thousand-Year History.”

Janice Kato was announced a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by the Michigan Department of Education on May 9.

The Michigan Association of State Universities Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year recognition program recognizes outstanding faculty contributions to undergraduate instruction. This year, Western Michigan University nominated Dr. C. Dennis Simpson, professor in the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the College of Health and Human Services.

Published in Jackson Magazine's May 2024 edition, teachers on this list demonstrate commitment, connection and caring of their students.

Sarah Eggerstedt will be joining a team to develop training programs for the University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services. The programs will teach employees about the transformative powers of organizational change within a department.

Derek Fisher received the Outstanding Student Award by demonstrating academic achievement, leadership and professional potential at his internship with the Battle Creek Veterans Affair Medical Center. He was honored at the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual conference.

Team Full Disclosure, which conceptualized an innovative data collection reporting tool designed to incentivize businesses to integrate ethical labor practices into their international supply chains, won the top prize in the 2024 Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact.

Students in WMU's nutrition and dietetics program will now be able to be licensed as a medical professional in the State of Michigan.

Students studying elementary education got a surprise visit from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary during class. They had the opportunity to meet the sanctuary's different reptiles.

Through intensive interviews with past and current Black doctoral students, Western's Dr. Olivia Ngadjui examines how they navigate through counselor education programs at predominantly white institutions.

Created by Drs. Lori Wingate and Kelly Robertson, Valeo is a new way for people to engage in practical e-learning about program evaluation.

Western Michigan University's School of Public Affairs and Administration continues its upward trajectory in the prestigious U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 2024 ranking of Best Public Affairs Graduate Programs recently released, Western is tied for No. 135, a rise of 12 ranking positions from the year prior.

A new report finds Western Michigan University graduates are landing jobs and pursuing further education at increasingly high rates: 94% of recent alumni are working or continuing their education quickly after graduation—and 74% of graduates between August 2022 and June 2023 chose to stay in Michigan.

Jimmie Comer III came to Western to develop as an actor, but he's leaving with a broader foundation in leadership and community-building that will give him an edge as he works toward his dream of owning a theatre and production studio.

Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12.

Western students and faculty earned awards at the American Society for Engineering and Education’s 2024 North Central Section Conference, including first place for Best Student Paper and Best Professional Paper and third place for Best Student Poster.

Varsha Sundareswaran, an international student from Bahrain, is flying high after landing a maintenance record internship with Duncan Aviation, where she'll continue building on the industry knowledge she racked up at Western.

The University Libraries awarded eight Open Educational Resources Adoption Grants to Western instructors in April. The grants are anticipated to save over 1,240 students in 11 courses an estimated $100,000 in textbook costs based on projected course enrollment.

Demarra West, M.A.'10, details her early childhood trauma in memoir, "Me Too: A Therapist's Journey to Heal, Find Liberation, & Joy." The book also provides a roadmap to help other trauma survivors.

Breyana Wilson was inspired by role models she found at Western to pursue her passion for education and mentorship as a Kalamazoo Promise pathway coach after graduation.

The University Libraries awarded three scholarships to student employees for their outstanding contributions to the Libraries— Braedon Gatz, Iskandar Kholmatov and Jithendran (Jithu) Senthilkumar.

Chris Hybels has been named recipient of the 2024 College of Education and Human Development Spring Staff Semi-Annual Award. This high-achieving award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and make outstanding contributions in support of faculty, staff, students, administrators and all those served by CEHD.

Senior Logan Burgos is taking his classroom learning onto the field—and the ice. Internships with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks and a spring break stint with the NHL Florida Panthers, are immersing him in the world of game presentation and giving him a glimpse of his dream career post graduation.

Sergei Akhmatdinov, B.S.E.’23, has been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for graduate studies in engineering.

Individuals wishing to address the board during the meeting’s public comment sections must email Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.

Shaun Orlikowski paired his aviation management and operations major with a general business minor, and he is ready to jet off to a successful future when he graduates in fall 2024. He encourages other students to consider a business minor, due to both the versatility and customization that business minors provide in aligning education and career goals.

Nearly 2,000 students in grades 6-12 who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events will descend on WMU’s campus for the event.

Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path in aviation technical operations. He's already more than just taking classes and "networking."  He's hands-on involved, thanks to an internship at Kalitta Air's air-cargo operations at O'Hare in Chicago where he has been a "mechanic's helper" working on Boeing 747s and 777s. 
 

Three teacher education students were chosen for the Dr. Donald E. Thompson Innovation Research Fellowship. This fellowship provides a year of tuition to promising creative thinkers who will develop research to improve K-12 education.