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WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall
College of Education and Human Development
… to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits … professionals in the fields of event management, utilizing service learning and getting class credit while working in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572
Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
News
… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … faculty members for their work with students. The late Michael Braun , Dr. Scott Cowan and Dr. Scott Slawinski will be … Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. As Distinguished …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48800
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
News
… Mich.—Western Michigan University's student support services will be front and center, welcoming recipients of a … with the admissions process and to help students become aware of the multitude of campus services that will help them … our commitment to supporting students holistically and walking alongside them as they persist toward their academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … give us better perspectives." Alongside Brown is testing service coordinator RoseElla Lyke , who aviator Brown met on … what became the WMU chapter of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP). So did Lyke once Brown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus
Haworth College of Business
… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … 3810 to assist Kenco, a top-ranked, third party logistics service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project
Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event
News
… read during a free public event titled "When the Promise Was Broken: Plays Inspired by Bruce Springsteen" in 157-159 … Whole Art and Fancy Pants theatres, among others. He was awarded the New Jewish Theatre Project Award, Jamie … He has taught at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency's Education for the Arts and was the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913
Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award
Haworth College of Business
… Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Dr. Karen M. … and promotion major at Western Michigan University, was named the recipient of the 2022 Charles H. Sandage Award … Teaching Award and the 2012 Haworth College of Business Service Award. Since 2015, Lancendorfer has also been the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199
Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program
College of Education and Human Development
… lab on Western’s campus. The sessions represent one of five service projects the SDA has been involved in during the … complete with door prizes. The highlight of the day was a presentation from Kelli Cortez , a dietitian who spoke … from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase awareness about careers in the field of nutrition and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324
Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees again in 2018
News
… in Ardesta's portfolio. Prior to joining Ardesta, he was a co-founder of GrapeVINE Technologies, providing … in an acquisition by Sun Microsystems. In addition, Rinvelt was part of the startup team for MAXfunds.com, an Internet … colonel, serving as commanding officer of the Uniform Services Bureau and providing executive direction and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44979
Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth
College of Education and Human Development
… Manager Yulanda Taylor (right) of Eastside Youth Strong watch students present their circles of control. Carly Smith … what can be placed inside the circle of control. Robert Lee Washington, intern and WMU social work undergraduate … visit her testimonial page . ABOUT child development and services at wmu The family science and human development: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158