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Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers

News

… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … the company money.  Curkovic says, “ My primary goal was to immerse students in a professional problem-solving …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, … with me.  Each time I fly, I feel connected to him in a way that's difficult to put into words.     A young Ella and … "discovery flight" in which she "fell in love with flying" was the direct result of an article she read while a junior …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

Math professor awarded Fulbright grant to work in South Africa

News

… Math professor awarded Fulbright grant to work in South Africa Submitted by … WMU's Core-Plus Mathematics Project and TI-Nspire CAS handheld calculators. Davis later returned to the school to … is committed to fostering global competency and cultural awareness among its students. My Fulbright award will be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38948

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

News

… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from … combat, will be given the opportunity to speak about their war-time experiences. Activities before, after Veterans Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … focused on carbon sequestration may provide an important way to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by the … of Geological & Environmental Sciences] is moving towards more hands-on learning,” Moira Burns , graduate …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive … continued. “This work supports our goal to help anyone who wants to make it here in Michigan.”  Lepisto says Sleeping …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… to WMU from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Padilla was welcomed to WMU Haworth with open arms. “I knew I wanted to study marketing after starting my journey as a … but what ultimately convinced me to transfer to WMU was the ability to pursue a double major with the leadership …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship