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Cider, doughnuts and data: WMU Haworth students partner with grad to make memories

Haworth College of Business

… in Richland, Michigan. Wendzel had a part-time employee who was looking to enhance guest experience at the farm and happened to be in Atkin’s class. Since it was the busy season at Gull Meadow Farms, fall was a great … within a given budget on target markets, product and service positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/cider-donuts-gull-meadow-farms-haworth-students

African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

News

… Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, … about discount tickets. Sunday, July 28 Special church service hosted by Pastor James Harris from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8243

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

News

… for developing 2013's most outstanding map product or service in North and South America. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change received the award from the International Map Industry Association … association selected the center as the winner of its gold award for Best Digital Map Product of the year as well as its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity in … Events and activities Wednesday, Dec. 2 Piano recital, Awadagin Pratt, winner of the 1992 Naumberg International … national speaker, poet and voice-over artist. Commemorative walk, gather at 3:30 p.m. at WMU Kanley Chapel, proceed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

WMU sociology professor's new children's book celebrates Michigan's therapy dogs who help kids in crisis

College of Health and Human Services

… from the Unified Clinics in the College of Health and Human Services to disaster sites. "A Pack of Therapy Dogs: Helping People One Wag at a Time," written by Angela Moe, a professor of … the Resiliency Center. "My hope of working with kids has always been to hold space for their unique experiences and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/new-childrens-book-celebrates-michigans-therapy-dogs

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

News

… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he … combination, but they both provide direction in a lot of ways. Geography is physical direction, while philosophy is … worked on a project in collaboration with the National Park Service. Heiser's passion for geographic information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … the grove, PDC has partnered closely with WMU's Landscape Services, including their arborists, and the WMU Tree … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Jean Douglas, manager, User Services, will retire from Western Michigan University on … on East Campus. When the Business Library merged with Waldo Library, Douglas moved into new roles as periodical … into the role of access services coordinator, overseeing Waldo Library’s high-traffic circulation desk. Douglas’ …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners pose for group photo with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Carla Koretsky following the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building. … Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service Dr. Bill Warren , Department of History Faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71484

Haenicke Institute recognizes WMU leaders advancing global learning through study abroad

Study Abroad

… 15 students “The Climate Action in Scotland program was great for me because it aligned with my major, filled a … Dr. Sangwoo Lee : Education and Health in South Korea & Taiwan; College of Education and Human Development, 9 students … and Healthcare in Costa Rica; College of Health and Human Services, 20 students Dr. Maureen Mickus and David Renter : …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/08/faculty-leaders