Search results
WMU to offer organizational change leadership minor to enhance military leadership training
College of Education and Human Development
… (OCL) minor at Western Michigan University allows service members and veterans with formal military leadership … build on the skills and experience earned through military service, equipping students with practical strategies for … the OCL minor offers a practical, career-focused pathway for service members seeking to advance in their careers. …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/01/new-organizational-change-leadership-minor-military-veteran-students
Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award
News
… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517
Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs
College of Education and Human Development
… Fashion merchandising and design's new computer lab. The walls will be decorated with student work throughout the … , assistant professor of fashion merchandising and design, after the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a massive increase in … , Matt Danneffel , Glen Brigham , Moore Electrical Service, Inc. , Gaurav Dave , Vinnie Renda , and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254
Sindecuse Health Center achieves AAAHC accreditation
Sindecuse Health Center
… Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After an extensive evaluation process, Western Michigan … for delivery of quality health care. The health center was surveyed for two days in March by an experienced … of facilities they evaluate. In this case, the surveyor was an M.D. and senior administrator at a large …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75338
Mary Ann LeDoux obituary
News
… member at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 29 . She was 48. LeDoux had worked at the University for six years, having joined the staff in 2007. She was a utility food worker in the Valley 2 Dining Service. A Kalamazoo resident, LeDoux loved gardening, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9613
Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award
News
… to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … honor the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award at the Fall Awards Celebration, scheduled for Friday, … Communication, members of the College of Health and Human Services Department of Information Technology and its …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
News
… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … Floyd compares his cork prototype to the finished product. After seeing the movie, Floyd, then 15 years old, scoured … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service. Starting Gate provides a fast track to business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
News
… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … them to follow their dreams. Billy Mills celebrates after his historic Olympic win in 1964. "We wanted to bring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees
News
… and full of opportunity,” Burris says. “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, … and the campus community to ensure we are strong stewards of Western and that our decisions as a board continue … and that perspective clearly shapes her approach to board service,” says WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “Drawing on …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair
University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest
University Libraries
… can print a randomly-selected story by pressing a button on Waldo Library's Story Machine. Submissions are limited to … short story dispensers—including the Story Machine in Waldo Library —for distribution at libraries, universities … are printed on receipt paper, which can be easily recycled after users are finished reading. In addition to competing …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025