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Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Anonymous (not verified) on “When I left my family, it was not something that I would be able to come back to. I … things that happened to me was when I was in Sunday service was that I saw couples cuddling during mass. In … Abol is a true example of Bronco pride. About the Haenicke Institute for Global Education The Diether H. …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
News
… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience
Study Abroad
… says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … has been such a blessing,” says Vaughn, a healthcare services and sciences major from Saginaw, Mich. “To pinpoint … , director of study abroad and faculty enrichment at the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. A variety of …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania
Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of service to Western Michigan University by outgoing President … darrell.junkins@wmich.edu or (269) 387-8557. WMU's tree stewardship [caption align="left"] [/caption] Arbor Day is a … landscape trees on campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245
Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … of donating blankets to hospital patients. This passion was inspired by a close family friend who started donating … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253
University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends
Student Affairs
… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … see is shorter lead times on equipment being down or out of service,” Olson says. Outside of the investment in …
https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update
Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance
News
… of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians . "Current and … Morseau says. "It's really my hope that we get some great service-learning projects and we can see immediate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272
New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina
News
… and institutional recognition, and boosting student service quality. During his decade-plus in that role, UNCW … positions at the University of Rhode Island and Lehigh and Wake Forest universities. Curran earned bachelor's and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091
WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall
News
… "And it will attract students from other universities who want the amenities, resources, and learning environment of a … between the schools outlining student and employee services, benefits, and privileges. The agreement grants law … law students to take graduate courses for credits toward their respective degree programs. Dual-listed courses …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560
University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna
News
… for exploratory majors—after the inspirational alumna who was a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and … disarmament specialist who advised world leaders. "Dr. Tate was a bold and courageous trailblazer who explored the world … that all may learn." It is a centralized network of support services, units and departments that exist to help Broncos …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686