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A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise.   Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… is shuttering in your dorm playing video games, you don't want Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie."    A WMU College … the speed laws.    Request WMU Aviation Information Wilson was a class president, chased little white balls as a member …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden

"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

News

… "Material Nature" "In taking a moment to look at my home, I was shocked to find how much faux-nature decorations filled … all this time spent inside during the Covid-19 outbreak, it was interesting, and a bit disturbing, to realize that my … made to mimic nature. It is one thing to design things after nature, but these objects are made of the very things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

News

… State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. Held during the opening weeks of fall semester … Richmond Center for Visual Arts. During the convocation, awards will be presented to 11 members of the WMU faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

News

… Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. The 5K run and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. on Western Avenue in front of … be available before the race and ending at 11:30 a.m. Those wanting to stay and tailgate will have to pay a fee to park … had to modify the event," says Race Director Sue Beougher. "After last year's race, we went to work changing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a natural fit.  “Our staff possesses extensive business … mentors and other resources to help them succeed during and after their college careers. "When working with students, I … those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no technical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… among the students,” Palmer says. “I believe that after the trip is over, our business students have a much … the WMU India study abroad trip.  “A couple of years ago, I was introduced to a WMU alumnus who had parents working in … opportunities are often lacking for girls, and they wanted to use their resources to do something about it.” …

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

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

News

… April, WMU trustees learned at their June 7 meeting. The awards pushed the University's year-to-date grant total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … on street crossing decisions by blind pedestrians. Public service awards totaled $254,944 and were led by a grant of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781

Grants to WMU top $22.7 million for fiscal year

News

… WMU trustees learned at their July 25 meeting. Awards for May came in at $878,328, or 19 percent of the … grants surpassed $2.6 million, while grants for public service soared to nearly $2 million. One notable research … scenarios. The largest research grant, totaling $467,857, was from the U.S. Department of Education to researchers at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1106

WMU named top 100 national university by Washington Monthly

News

… WMU named top 100 national university by Washington Monthly Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University was named one of the country's top 100 national universities … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service; and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1373