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Trustees approve four retirements

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… at its July 25 meeting. Trustees also signed off on one faculty resignation. Staff retirements The names, positions, … of University Relations, 34 years, effective June 30, 2012. Faculty resignation The faculty member who is resigning is Dr. Pingbo Tang , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1084

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… Research and Innovation's Spring Convocation will celebrate faculty and staff whose work has drawn interest and … Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… Music Awards as well as recognition for work from two faculty members. Graduate and undergraduate students secured … of the outstanding artistic work of both its students and faculty alike. With a newly redesigned degree that incorporates more technology, new partnerships and new faculty, Western’s jazz program is poised to foster the next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their decision making

College of Education and Human Development

… higher education, was recently awarded the 2023 Support for Faculty Scholars Award (SFSA). This $3,000 award will … Learn more about the study ABOUT THE SUPPORT FOR FACULTY SCHOLARS AWARD  The Support for Faculty Scholars Award exists to advance the research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70778

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… hands-on experience in their chosen field. Western's expert faculty are landing unprecedented investments in potentially … at Western is surging to record levels. “It’s about our faculty being at the forefront of discovery and also …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… , assistant professor of psychology; Dr. Melissa Rajter , faculty specialist of special education; and Dr. Meagan … collaborations happening among our world-class WMU faculty and their power to positively impact communities,” … They will also be able to attend a conference with faculty members to expand their professional network. More …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… platform.   “The Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Faculty Research Grant reflects our mission to advance …   Founded in 2010, the Light Center works to support WMU faculty and graduate researchers with expertise or teaching … short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety of global learning …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… goal.” Shepherd has received constant support from the faculty at WMU Haworth. “When I look back on my time in the … program because of the flexibility of the format and the faculty,” she says. “Some weeks I chose the online option …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… Led by President Russ Kavalhuna , a delegation of students, faculty and staff met with lawmakers, legislative staffers …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… Thesis through LHC, working closely with a committee of faculty mentors whose insight and guidance made the process …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/abigail