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Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her way up into store management during her undergraduate years. … Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … and Administration. This event’s co-sponsors are the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, School of Public … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

News

… Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships Submitted by Deanne Puca on … site  Handshake . WMU's  Career and Student Employment Services and the  Zhang Career Center offer advising and … 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  in the WMU Fetzer Center. It is geared toward candidates from aviation, business, health care, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners

College of Education and Human Development

… education across Michigan and beyond. This week, Alvarez was honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award at the … Her influence has also extended nationally through her service as past president of the National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA), where she championed equitable opportunities and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/alvarez-bilingual-spirit-excellence-award

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding flowers, is Community Service Student Employee of the Year. KALAMAZOO, … "The work of student employees drives the University forward in supporting students' experiences both in and outside … as an office assistant for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His nominators highlighted his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step forward in expanding stable, affordable housing for people … site near the Kalamazoo County Health Department, Community Services and the Family Health Center. The development, now … Michigan’s first drug treatment court in 1992. “Judge Schma was a pioneer in bringing the brain science of addiction …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-groundbreaking-housing

Nominations sought for major University awards

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… Nominations sought for major University awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … faculty and staff members for three of the major 2018-19 awards Western Michigan University will present during this … for scholarship or creative work. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes exceptional service in one or more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45445

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … history,” Turfe said upon his election. “I also want to thank our outgoing Chair Edgerton for her leadership … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Jean Douglas, manager, User Services, will retire from Western Michigan University on … on East Campus. When the Business Library merged with Waldo Library, Douglas moved into new roles as periodical … into the role of access services coordinator, overseeing Waldo Library’s high-traffic circulation desk. Douglas’ …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU Foundation Scholars complete service-learning project at King-Westwood Elementary … families. The project is part of an annual outreach and service-learning project to match the college students with … the gifts young students with special needs offer. It was the first partnership with King-Westwood. Previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36907