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Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars
News
… members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments … a senior class of 4,748 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can … and a 2022 Presidential Scholar in political science. Dr. Edward Montgomery, president of WMU, and Dr. Sarah Summy, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023
Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li
College of Education and Human Development
… Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li Submitted by … plaque underneath the Oregon Trail Maple tree. President Edward Montgomery at the tree memorial dedication. … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart,” says Montgomery. Due in large part to Li's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
News
… (not verified) on Alexia Alexander shows off her state award certificate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Midwest Association … member. Alexia Alexander , of Kalamazoo, interim associate director of financial literacy, planning and outreach in … We collaborate on our agenda items ahead of time and set aside one-hour blocks to meet face-to-face," another …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services
News
… Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … health sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. "We are delighted to have Dr. … a community to continue those efforts." The breadth of this set of health and human service disciplines, Cisler says, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964
WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement
News
… commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 28 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521
School of Music faculty produce dozens of creative and research projects in trying times
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… unit, nearly 40 creative projects had been completed including music compositions written and performed, albums … Grant and commissioned five new pieces for septet by Hawaiian composers. The grant supported a 10-day tour for … Racial and Cultural Biases and Microaggressions in the Modern Classical Music World” at the Kalamazoo Music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61926
New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights
W Magazine
… College of Aviation. From delivering goods and surveying disaster zones to mapping critical infrastructure and … with the very basic things, such as manual flying all the way to autonomy. Then we might roll some computer science … there, some networking and then engineering computer-aided design.” Once students master those basic skills, they …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights
Chemical and paper engineering student finds success inside and outside the classroom
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… schools,” says Perrin, who is graduating this spring and was named a 2025 Presidential Scholar. “The paper … efforts. “The Medallion Scholarship has been an incredible experience that not only has allowed me to graduate … the process is sustainable, and we need engineers to design packaging to replace plastic.” The internships Perrin …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/finding-success-perrin
Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings
News
… Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Jaime … was what I wanted," he says. "The summer camp showed me the different things the college had to offer. I would tell … state-of-the-art facilities and top-tier programming set the University apart and helped put Jaime ahead of his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510
Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay
W Magazine
… Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay Submitted by Erin Flynn on … she says. But this dream scenario is no surprise; exceeding expectations and breaking barriers is in her DNA. "I … run at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Having her as part of this journey just brings …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836