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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