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WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive
News
… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The … the Story." The four overarching goals are to: Improve high school graduation rates, Increase the number of economically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984
WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row
News
… that focuses on diversity in higher education. WMU was one of 80 institutions from around the nation named an annual … each year since 2013. "The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes … number of HEED Award applicants each year, nearly every school tells us they use the application itself as a tool to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42545
From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities
News
… she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has one of the best aviation programs in the country. There are a lot of pathway programs where you can meet with different … Michigan University really was. "Western was a great school for me. It shaped my future," says Sundareswaran. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474
Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project
College of Education and Human Development
… restart archival project Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s flapper dress. … in the fashion merchandising industry, she returned to school to follow her passion of curating and studying … curator. "S o, I think the collection is a very valuable way to look at history for students." According to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074
WMU taps MSU's Stephens to lead men's basketball program
W Magazine
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens as the new head coach of the WMU's men's … and dedication, both on and off the floor, into making our school and the Kalamazoo community proud of our program. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/68134
WMU and KCC announce major transfer agreement
News
… articulation agreement signed by representatives of KCC and WMU facilitates the transfer of students who … The agreement, which outlines how credits earned at one school will transfer to another, helps students save time … of a comprehensive articulation agreement between the schools. The KCC-WMU institutional articulation agreement is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46804
Masters Alumni 1954-69
History
… Masters Alumni 1954-69 The Department of History at Western Michigan University honors its alumni. … Mr. Tomasiewicz worked as a Public Education Teacher School Administrator until 1974. He then served as Administrator Lobbyist for the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District until 1992. He currently serves as the …
https://wmich.edu/history/masters-alumni-to1969
New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor
College of Arts and Sciences
… student who is involved in the study or development of renewable energy technologies. The scholarship, begun with a $10,000 endowment, was officially announced during a Nov. 17 reception in WMU's … the journey to the States, Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667
WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor
Student Affairs
… Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, assistant director of student media, and WIDR staff earned nine total … material competed with over 3,000 entries from 100 schools at the annual conference, which brings together college and high school media groups from across the globe. "IBS is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005
Thesis Checklist
Lee Honors College
… We recommended taking this course in the second semester of your sophomore year. Please see the honors college … course is meant to supervise the completion and defense of your honors thesis. Please see … in a “thesis packet” which will contain your certificate of oral defense, the ScholarWorks Access Agreement Form, the …
https://wmich.edu/honors/thesis-checklist