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Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

News

… than 160,000 employees surveyed nationwide who were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer. … focused on empowering holistic growth for students so they can thrive in their careers and life beyond graduation. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on renal lecture

College of Health and Human Services

… for collaboration and co-teaching across programs.    In Fall 2023, Dr. Lisa Singleterry , Director of BSON and … proved valuable students asked insightful questions and showed strong interest in the topic.   In a powerful …   For further collaboration or inquiries, Dr. Diane Peirce can be reached at  @email .   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/nursing-wmed

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… a new one that Western students and learners globally can use instead of commercial textbooks. Paying for … published four grant-funded open textbooks in 2024. Fall 2024 OER Adoption Grant recipients Dr. Whitney DeCamp , SOC 6210 Lori Farrer , ED 3690 Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak , ANTH 2510 Kyle …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/nine-oer-grants

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… says.  "I knew about the professors and the programs, and how exceptional they were.  It became very clear that there … who has pushed me to be the best mechanic and person that I can be.  I don't think I'd be where I am today without her.  … Heritage Museum in Boston Some of those involve travel to far away places with strange-sounding names.  But they can

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … president for government relations at WMU, will discuss how understanding ways to address international conflict is … of his breath “steaming in the air” reminded him of how far he was from his tropical homeland. Nonetheless, he's …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… He's helped make this University a place where students can truly learn and grow, somewhere people can be passionate … the needs of students today. — Dr. Edward Montgomery View how the campus footprint was reimagined in the Montgomery … in the presidency, someone driven by budgets and numbers, far removed from student success,’” recalls Dr. C. Dennis …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… Center for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Guest Lecture Series. All events are free and open to … poetry. More information about Klein and his lecture can be found here .  Dr. Cara Wallis, associate professor in … to 5 p.m. in Sangren Hall, Room 3510.  Wallis will explore how four diverse, marginalized Chinese groups: young …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… because, as the saying goes, the nuts don't fall very far from the tree:  Dad Dennis is an A&P (airframe and … program and graduate," he says.  "They would always tell me how great it was and about all of the amazing things that go … and brought challenges as well.  They made me the best I can be."   The Hagan siblings during a trip to Kennedy Space …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… manuscript study with contemporary cultural game theory to show how the Middle English romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (SGGK) launches a multidimensional game with its … Gawain’s rant against women as the cause of men’s downfall; while Gawain does not seem to give up his sense of …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by … into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who can’t speak for themselves," says  Katie Stolz , a criminal … families find justice and closure. "They're going to be far ahead of any detective or officer when they get on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment