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WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … engagement.   Dr. Rosemary Max brings more than two decades of leadership experience in international education and … in international relations from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. She …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/global-education-max

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

News

… Jeffery Crouch breezed through his healthcare services and sciences bachelor's degree and is ready to get started on master's … has set me up for success by creating an atmosphere of acceptance. No matter the challenges, individuals are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research Submitted by Erin Flynn on … levels. “It’s about our faculty being at the forefront of discovery and also integrating that into their … intentional focus on forging new frontiers of science with potential global impact. But the research has …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Submitted by Brandi Engel on Dr. Joanna Bosse … and rational governance structures.  Dr. Bosse earned a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Houghton …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were … experiential learning programs, an integral part of Western's identity. These hands-on programs bridge the … for their dedication to enhancing student learning." FAMILY SCIENCE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIPS receive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… University, studying abroad is more than just a change of scenery – it's a transformative experience that deepens language proficiency, enhances cultural understanding, and provides … , visit WMU News online.   Contact: College of Arts and Sciences November 4, 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Submitted by John … abroad scholarship.   Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 to … in study abroad.” says Joe Milostan,  director of study abroad and faculty enrichment at the Haenicke …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success Submitted by … should know. Given the intensity and importance of the test, many students invest significant time, money … program in April 2023. Dr. Coats began her summer like many of her peers: recovering from the demands of graduate school …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , … Technical Services department after completing her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western. She held … her Western career as a student employee while earning a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. After graduating, …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of Perspective.” They weren’t just earning credit; they were … a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center … a full-scale event. “We’re so used to working in groups of like three or four people, so working in a room of 20 …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery