Search

Award-winning playwright to read at Frostic Series event

News

… on Jensen KALAMAZOO—Julie Jensen, a playwright whose work has been recognized by the Kennedy Center and a long … Fellowship, a Theatre Communications Group/National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Residency and a major grant … the PEN USA Award in Playwriting, and her play, "Billion Dollar Baby," received the New America Plays Award from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2727

Award-winning authors offer on-campus reading

News

… on Fenton KALAMAZOO--Two award-winning authors whose work has been published by Western Michigan University's New … and Rachel Eliza Griffiths will read from their selected works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 , in Room 157 of the … writing from the University of Minnesota and a juris doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/102

Former legislator, Michigan League director to speak

News

… as part of the Western Michigan University School of Social Work's 2013 Whitney Young Jr. Scholars Program. Gilda … of Michigan," will focus on the role of public policy in working on the social justice issues confronting the state … care for people with developmental disabilities, and worked as a special education teacher in the Madison (Mich.) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5672

Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board

News

… Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board Submitted by Megan Looker on … Trustees Burris and Liggins have brought great wisdom and invaluable experience to the board and to the … recognized her as a "Highly Commended" honoree for pro bono work. Additionally, she is a member of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… with students in my classes so they can better understand how light interacts with different land cover types,” says … says Mathews, noting that each state decides if and how geography classes are offered to students K-12. “That’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Students find springboard to success at WMU

News

… being a school of opportunity," says Logan Brown , who will work as a flight instructor after graduation as he pursues … interest and ability behind what those students end up doing that's the most impactful part of this survey." … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… for her graduate studies. “I have career aspirations to work in international HR management. The MBA coursework has proven to be very valuable in my current role as an … my academic journey. The course provided theoretical frameworks and practical tools for implementing organizational …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

News

… who wants to be a leader or manager in health care can do this,” says Dr. Satish Deshpande, associate dean of … needs leaders who understand the business aspect. There are doctors who are now receiving their MBA degrees. You do not have to have studied business in the past to receive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students

W Magazine

… Michigan. “Tom was truly the salt of the earth. He loved working with students and continued to mentor and support … degree in history from the University of Michigan. He then worked as a purchasing agent in the paper industry and a … excluding only the founding president, Dwight Waldo. ■ …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods Submitted by Sara … Photo courtesy of Keith Howard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get outdoors this summer and learn about the Kalamazoo community by … their community, she says. "I like connecting with people working in the community now and getting people involved and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442