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WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

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… law enforcement agencies as they work to resolve a backlog of cold case homicide investigations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most … , a 16-year-old girl who disappeared on her way home from school in Flint in 1983 and was found murdered days later. … a backlog of cold cases, the program also provides invaluable experience to students looking at a future in law …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week … research and developing into the next generation of leaders, they also help keep institutions running through … Western Michigan University is celebrating the impact of its own student employees during S tudent Employee …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— “Any good study abroad program ensures a blend of both academic learning and cultural immersion,” says Dr. … with Jangi Singh Girls College in Jaunpur has become a valuable addition to the WMU India study abroad trip.  “A … solution—they’ve created such a beautiful community at the school.” Immersed in India As WMU students learned through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth

Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on renal lecture

College of Health and Human Services

… Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on … relationship between faculty from the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine ( WMed ) and the Western Michigan … students’ summer break, the initial outreach led to a valuable partnership between Kuhn and WMed’s Internal Medicine …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/nursing-wmed

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on Malitta Dillard, a … contributions to helping students at Taylor High School navigate the college exploration and application … background definitely shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic goal-setting and meeting students …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

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 … can take you. Learn more about the program at the Frostic School of Art. Contact: Brandi Engel October 16, 2025 …

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

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … room, and the list goes on. Beaumont was starting middle school and we shared with the administration and teachers … with her, later becoming her math tutor through high school and lifelong supporter.    The fear came later …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes … offers support for classroom teachers in Kalamazoo Public Schools by overseeing volunteers who give students … supplemental one-on-one and small group time during the school day. Donated books were prepared by students in the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners

College of Education and Human Development

… alumna Kelly Alvarez , continues to shape the future of multilingual education across Michigan and beyond. This … in advancing multilingual education initiatives for school districts and intermediate school districts throughout Michigan. Her influence has also …

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

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’ Submitted by Adam Dietz on John Harbaugh, … members of faculty and staff, Harbaugh thought graduate school at Western made a lot of sense. But as the football … learned the game and grew into the role, receiving valuable lessons from his father and others on staff like Steve …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni