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Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … scholarships were established. The students were selected after competing for the awards in the 35th annual Medallion … Dystrophy Association and for Stitches of Love, a patriotic service organization that creates stockings filled with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

WMU center receives highest level of accreditation

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs received the highest … Facilities (CARF) for its community integration, service coordination, supported living and adult day service … is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74684

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

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… on the captain's chair. However, he diverted his plans after his first experience in the air. Higgins learns about … in Haworth College of Business. Higgins has found a runway to begin applying the skills he's honed in the classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… contributions to education, research and public service across the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna … success and academic excellence.   A highlight of the event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and … and Social Robotics Labs, co-directed by Dr. Chad Edwards, professor of communication. The lab’s interactive …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… accreditation, and will work closely with Dr. Earlie Washington, dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services, in planning and ongoing management of facilities … and program she will oversee at WMU was approved in 2015 after the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative Submitted … Dr. Melinda McCormick, Dr. Hyejoon Park, Ms. Aisha Walters, Mr. Paul Mailloux and Ms. Karla Vandenberg. Dr. … support, improves retention and expands access to equitable services across the state. “This recognition highlights the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… and professional development, died Oct. 1 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Cain, who retired in April 1991, was a member of the faculty for 30 years, and she … Mary Cain Widely lauded for her teaching ability and her service to the University and community, Cain was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

Non-bargaining staffers honored at recent events

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… Western Michigan University staff members received 2012-13 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and … and professional staffers APA-eligible employees receiving awards, along with the awards earned, were: Judith Gipper , director of Dining Services, Outstanding Professional Award for service of five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7160

Alabama-Huntsville professor to take reins of WMU engineering college

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… won the UAH Alumni Association's Distinguished Faculty Award and the College of Engineering's Distinguished Faculty Award in 2001, the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2004 and … serving since 2007 on the editorial review board of Scientific Journals International and serving since 2006 as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21046

WMU closes campuses Jan. 22 for severe weather

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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are … Updates will be posted on the Dining Services website . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-22-2026