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WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… over 50 years as Western Michigan University’s Department of Comparative Religion, the department has a new name that reflects its diverse course offerings: the Department of World Religions and Cultures . … religions and their intersections with history, sociology, science, law and other fields. Commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… on This post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . Read along as he relates … project No. 2022/45/P/HS3/02670 co-funded by the National Science Centre and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta Submitted by … Colleagues, and Broncos! They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming … course for the college. Their degrees in aviation flight science are both time- stamped 2019.  Today their careers …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots Submitted by Cole Hinzmann on Karleigh … They enrolled in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation that fall. They received their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

News

… This year, 47 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 6,313 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … featuring a keynote address by Dr. John M. Dunn , president of WMU. Also making remarks will be Dr. William G. Rantz , … a major in mechanical engineering as well as in biomedical sciences who is developing a device that will assist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… Rozelle, MA ‘73, are dedicated to putting the education of younger generations within reach. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I became an accounting professor by accident,” says David Rozelle , MSA ′75. More … History. He went on to become one of WMU’s first Master of Science in Accountancy graduates, passed the CPA exam and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

New agreement provides Macomb Community College students direct path to WMU degrees

News

… for Macomb graduates who transfer to Western to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Immediately following the signing of the institutional agreement, Western and Macomb signed … new agreement, students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science in public health from Western can fully transfer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69490

Kamlesh Sharma obituary

News

… on Kamlesh Sharma Dr. Kamlesh Sharma , assistant professor emerita of biological sciences at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 21, 2016 … science teacher there from 1962 to 1965. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Makerere …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37240

Accountancy student puts industry learning into action at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… strides at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The sophomore from Portage, Michigan, is … Inc. and the  Accounting Club , I’ve been able to grow professionally while connecting with peers and mentors who … public accountant licensure and enrollment in the Master of Science in Accountancy program in the future while staying …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-hosanna-ndikumana-externships-nabainc

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… During  Dr. Meredith Reinhart’s  teaching elementary school science class, they were introduced to hissing cockroaches and horn worms. “Today was more of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working … teaching certification for grades PK-3 and 3-6. Earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in elementary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263