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WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU and the College of … (front row) MIFCS President-elect Leah Brinker; Dr. Laura Dinehart, CEHD dean; Emily Anthony, faculty specialist I and … future educators to teach essential life skills in K-12 settings. The program equips them with the knowledge and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Senior human resource management major Madison Petroff  from Roseville, Michigan, is many things—a … case competition opportunities, has been one of the most rewarding parts of Petroff’s time at WMU Haworth. “I started … to excellence has left a lasting impact on DECA at WMU and set an incredible example for future members to follow.” A …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

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 entered the business world in a retail setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her …

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

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… solar eclipse Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lee Honors College distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch party on campus. Campus provided ample grassy areas to … College held a viewing party. The Department of Physics set up telescopes for close-up viewing of the eclipse. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Cataldo, head coach of the women’s track team, has worked diligently to plan the race with his athletes, and CHHS is … program. Jones shared her journey to WMU, saying, “I was recruited by Coach Josiah Norville to run for his team, … and professional goals. “Being part of CHHS inspired me to set higher standards for myself while continuing to grow …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a global society of building engineers, to receive the organization's 2018 Award of … Award competition for outstanding application of innovative design and effective energy utilization. The recipient of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… by the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (MEWI), is designed to fundamentally transform how Michigan recruits, … important work will deepen our collaboration with school districts and K–12 mentor teachers in providing … experiences, creating more affordable and flexible pathways into the profession, and establishing sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative

Kathy Beauregard honored by Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

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… Hall of Fame has named Western Michigan University Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard the recipient of a prestigious Gerald R. Ford Award. Named for the 38th president of the United States and … Stark, Hall of Fame executive director. "[Beauregard] has set a great example of how an athletic director can help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1849

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Spindler Hall, Little Theatre

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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Spindler Hall, Little Theatre … with a water main leak and subsequent repair. No other buildings on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for … be available within 24 hours of collection, and the final set of results will be available within 48 hours. Updates on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60084

Willie J. Mitchell Jr. obituary

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… (not verified) on Mitchell Willie J. Mitchell Jr. , a custodian in Facilities Management-building custodial and support … at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo  Sept. 16 . He was 40. Willie J. Mitchell Jr. Mitchell joined the WMU staff … to start a small lawn-care business. Services Visitation is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Harper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9614