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Sabbatical leave granted to 37 WMU faculty members

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thirty-seven Western Michigan University faculty members have been … during the 2016-17 academic year to engage in research and creative projects as well as other work that promotes … of Trustees during its Dec. 8 meeting. Effective for the spring 2016 semester Dr. James M. Murray , professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29010

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician … Collins, who earlier in her career as a veteran test pilot and colonel in the U. S. Air force, had been selected to … his goal. By 2018, he had completed degree work at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a major …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Every year, Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors outstanding students as …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

WMU sales students win Desert Cup for 3rd straight year

Haworth College of Business

… — When WMU Haworth sales students traveled to Arizona this spring, they carried with them a simple mission: Extend the winning streak. And they delivered — bringing the Desert Cup back to … 15 universities competing in a team marketing presentation and individual sales role-play. WMU placed first overall, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/sales-students-win-desert-cup-2026

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… Cochran is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a job in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She crossed an ocean to come to Western Michigan University four years ago, and now Molly … completely different person than I was when I first came to Western,” says Cochran, who graduates Saturday, May 2 , with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

News

… fall fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential employers at its fall … at (269) 387-2745 or  email for more information .  Spring 2025 Career Fair 2025 Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m ., in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

Behind the exhibits: Creating space for student work

University Libraries

… Brcka on Artwork by Kamau DaaJa-Ra was featured in the spring 2026 Art and Research exhibit. We showcase the talent, curiosity and impact of Western students by featuring their art and research in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-behind-exhibits

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… that studying abroad is not only something every student at Western Michigan University should do, but it’s something … said Dancy, who is earning a double major in sociology and business. “As you see, I did it twice, so you can do it … Aviation in France trip to Paris and Toulouse over spring break this year. He also participated in the Advanced …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

New Zhang Financial Presidential Internship levels up Experience-Driven Learning opportunity through investment management

News

… on Charles Zhang, WMU Trustee Lynn Chen-Zhang, Mo Tall and President Russ Kavalhuna meet in the lobby of Zhang … Zhang Financial Presidential Internship. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Russ Kavalhuna is … says Tall. While her company has made a practice of hiring Western students as interns for decades, she says this new …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/zhang-financial-presidential-internship-announcement

Scholars in action: Organizational change leadership program showcases faculty-student research collaboration

College of Education and Human Development

… collaboration Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's organizational change … is celebrating a major collaborative achievement as faculty and students joined forces in a new book, “Internal Consultants: The Driving Force Behind Innovation and Success in Organizations,” published by Emerald …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-ocl-phd-internal-consultants-book-collaboration