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WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief Submitted by Anonymous (not … Scott R. Merlo Merlo graduated from WMU in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and political science. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30

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… Michigan University will grant 1,868 degrees at the bachelor's level, 422 at the master's level and 31 at the … Saturday, April 30 . Graduates will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time … and Human Services and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences 6 p.m.— College of Arts and Sciences and Merze Tate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait … Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila … to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on behavioral neuroscience. "It changed the trajectory of everything. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… Janine Adamski on Daniela Padilla graduated Dec. 13 with a bachelor's degree in marketing and leadership and business … student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, and honors student at the Lee Honors College, … LBS major helped me develop presence and confidence as a professional while also allowing me to lead a team of analysts …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 universities joining a three-year institutional change … hiring and retention practices. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities—APLU—co-leads the … to advance such work earlier this year. The National Science Foundation funds the effort as part of its INCLUDES …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Submitted by … to Western Michigan University from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will launch a new … training program. Projected to start in fall 2027, WMU will offer a 60-credit hour educational specialist ( EdS ) degree …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Ph.D. from Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Hashim, who earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Baghdad, came to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… University is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Pearson , an alumna of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences , as the incoming director of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

WMU accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… a student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, has received the Michigan Accountancy … in students.” Hahn graduated from WMU in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and is pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy at WMU. He will also be working as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71737