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Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… emphasizes with all her students. It’s been a guiding principle in Atkin’s teaching for 24 years at Western. … will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

David Chaplin obituary

News

… emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

It’s the Mainline for Hainline – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air

College of Aviation

… on   Rebekah Hainline believes in not only paying it forward but also paying it backward.  The Battle Creek native has parlayed a two-year stint … in the summer of 2021 encountered as much turbulence as it did smooth sailing.  Rebekah Hainline and former student, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/hainline

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … McMorrow , associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and 2012 graduate of the Ph.D. … in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program has been awarded a Haenicke Institute for Global Education - Global …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners

College of Education and Human Development

… education across Michigan and beyond. This week, Alvarez was honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award at the … Education (MABE) Institute 2026, recognizing her outstanding leadership and advocacy for multilingual learners. … Her influence has also extended nationally through her service as past president of the National Association of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/alvarez-bilingual-spirit-excellence-award

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jerrold Jackson , a distinguished speech-language practitioner, CEO, and … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Bronco Food Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award

Montgomery Essential Needs

… receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Every spring, student … for their critical contributions to campus operations. An additional awards ceremony honoring an exemplary undergraduate … of creating better name recognition for the program and its services across campus. His work to gather survey feedback …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/news/2026/04/student-employee-year-award

WMU’s online master’s in education programs ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News & World Report

College of Education and Human Development

… States and ranks it No. 2 in the state of Michigan.   In addition to its top 50 national placement, WMU’s online … academic quality, student engagement, faculty credentials, services and technologies, and peer reputation among … top 50 recognition reflects the strength, innovation, and dedication of our faculty and staff, as well as the drive and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/us-news-ranks-wmu-online-graduate-education-nation-state

CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … Mich.—Faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services, along with an Master of Social Work alumna, have … “Student Critical Reflection on Service Learning in Post-Disaster Puerto Rico: Constructing Competency Development, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

News

… are positioning themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441