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Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success
News
… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … has mastered the art of outstanding internal and external customer service as she responds to the University’s … Western’s Dining Services, including creating manuals and set-up guides. “He is always so upbeat and friendly, and our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256
Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman … Program, or GusNIP. “The GusNIP program benefits low-income customers and retailers by providing an incentive to … of the strategies used in real life. This is what set us up for success in the competition,” she says. RISING …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334
Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world
W Magazine
… child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or specific screen times for children. … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.” The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483
Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center
WMU Student Center
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … person for the first time during the center's grand opening set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374
Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience
News
… in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Campus. On the side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint … Zenz himself understands the importance of building a broad set of professional skills. While earning his degree in art, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art
Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award
News
… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … separate bodies of work in dialogue with each other and to set a long-range research agenda centered on our common …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
News
… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … a master’s degree from WMU in industrial engineering. “They wanted to come here but it was still hard. I couldn’t even … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
The philosophy of grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … of support that they deserve in medical other bureaucratic settings?” she says. As she achieves her professional …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins
Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection
W Magazine
… father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but … would give him more opportunity for patient interaction. “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my … for the job in a series of clinical rotations. “WMU has set me up for success.” Bazany’s drive to foster a patient …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025
Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
News
… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271