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New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… goals of a new generation of college students. Plan 2015 was outlined by Dr. Diane K. Anderson , vice president for … Dining facility will feature seven restaurant-style food service areas offering foods ranging from pizza and pasta to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … It will also involve community outreach, such as a service project, that students in the cohort will direct and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input

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… house Sept. 28 in Miller Auditorium. The event, which also was part of the groups' ongoing membership drives, was an opportunity to share information about APA and PSSO … President Shannon Rininger , assistant director of patron services at Miller Auditorium. About the survey The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … group of advisors on their side, two of whom recently won awards from Western Michigan University for their … Stano , director of academic advising, was awarded the Service in Academic Advising Award, which recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

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

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen … Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; public and private … to elevate youth assets within our community. "Our vision was to create programs for all levels of those who want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field.    Dr. Tom Straw, the second …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service.   Those experiences quickly evolved into something …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Michigan University's global engagements, died May 26 . He was 93. Greenberg joined the WMU faculty in 1972 as dean of … of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international education and programs in … for international affairs after nearly 20 years of service to the University. His wife, Dr. Gilda Greenberg, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

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… R. Corbin , senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693