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CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … Mich.—Faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services, along with an Master of Social Work alumna, have … “Student Critical Reflection on Service Learning in Post-Disaster Puerto Rico: Constructing Competency Development, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

News

… Western Michigan University emeritus professor of physics, died March 3 . He was 86. Soga, a native of Japan, joined the physics faculty … He retired from the faculty in 1993 after 25 years of service to the University, but continued to serve as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

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

Haworth College of Business

… emphasizes with all her students. It’s been a guiding principle in Atkin’s teaching for 24 years at Western. … will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … 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

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… sets at her Detroit-based IP law firm. In a unique “fly-to” service model, Burris pilots her own Daher TBM 940 … listen and when you understand what your clients are building, everything else follows,” she says.  Burris’ vision and hard work have paid off. Her award-winning firm has served more than 600 clients—from …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… All these events are free and open to the public. Using Media REsponsibility The lecture series kicks off Sunday, Feb. … in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … 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 … and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating their Handshake …

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 … Education (MABE) Institute 2026, recognizing her outstanding leadership and advocacy for multilingual learners. … Her influence has also extended nationally through her service as past president of the National Association of …

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

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development Submitted by Sara Dillon on WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery … 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 …

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

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

News

… Student Employee of the Year. Antonia Kistler Ellis, Diversity and Inclusion Student Employee of the Year, and … 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 …

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

Nominations sought for major University awards

News

… Nominations sought for major University awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … recognizes the scholarly or creative achievements of outstanding colleagues whose accomplishments are evidence of great … for scholarship or creative work. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes exceptional service in one or more …

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