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Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

News

… Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad … Idris is just getting started. He'll graduate from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in biomedical … her to all of her appointments and witnessing all of the health disparity. She was not able to find a job in Egypt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

MPH student publishes Op-Ed advocating for mental health awareness

College of Health and Human Services

… MPH student publishes Op-Ed advocating for mental health awareness Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Kara Hasty , a 2026 grad of the Master's of Public Health in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, recently published an Op-Ed on navigating …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/hasty

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

News

… International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career … a  high school graduate full of promise , headed to Western Michigan University with her sights set on becoming a nurse … initially chose Western over four other schools in Michigan because of the engaged faculty, state-of-the-art …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

WMU Alumni Erik Meerschaert Named Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU Alumni Erik Meerschaert Named Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027 Submitted by … Maleyko suprises WMU alum Erik Meerschaert with the 2026–27 Michigan Teacher of the Year award.      KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … the special education program, has been named the 2026–27 Michigan Teacher of the Year . Meerschaert, a special …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/meerschaert-teacher-year

Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … - 10:00am - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 4:00pm 4010 College of Health and Human Services 1240 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/events/swm-vision-fair

College of Health and Human Services 50th Anniversary Golden Gala

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services 50th Anniversary Golden Gala … Register Scheduled Join us as we celebrate the College of Health and Human Services’ 50th Anniversary Golden Gala—an …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/events/golden-gala

WMU sociology professor's new children's book celebrates Michigan's therapy dogs who help kids in crisis

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU sociology professor's new children's book celebrates Michigan's therapy dogs who help kids in crisis Submitted by … dogs whose work has touched hundreds of children across Michigan, from the Unified Clinics in the College of Health and Human Services to disaster sites. "A Pack of …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/new-childrens-book-celebrates-michigans-therapy-dogs

Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students … Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University has partnered with Pine Rest Christian …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/pinerest0426

WMU Interdisciplinary Health Programs Ph.D. program alumna earns prestigious Oxford appointment

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU Interdisciplinary Health Programs Ph.D. program alumna earns prestigious … education. She earned her Ph.D. in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program at Western Michigan University , further grounding her work in research …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/day-oxford

WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair Submitted by Kaylie Crowe on Western Michigan University's Department of Blindness and Low Vision … will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Health and Human Services, 1240 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/southwestmichiganvisionresourcefair