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Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center
College of Health and Human Services
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University’s macro social work class, SWRK 4010 Task Groups and Organizations, visited … to service and education. The students gained invaluable insights into task group dynamics, challenges and …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu
From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams
W Magazine
… team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day at work is a slam dunk. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The chief … including players, coaches and staff. Conner’s early work in community relations with the team involved running … help people reach their potential. The cool thing (about working for the team) is that even though our product is …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold
Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference
Housing and Residence Life
… WMU Housing and Residence Life’s groundbreaking work in the diversity, equity and inclusion space was … Titled “Beyond the Checkbox: Transforming Lives Through Social Mobility in Residential Communities,” the interactive … how enacting an achievable CTA plan and incorporating social mobility in everyday housing work created that …
https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award
Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… College of Arts and Sciences— Topics in Global Studies: Social & Economic Issues in the Dominican Republic. College … age. Creating new study abroad programs is one way that WMU works toward its commitment to Generation Study Abroad, the … will further internationalize our campus." Program Details Social & Economic Issues in the Dominican Republic This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866
Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows
News
… March 19. Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, and Dr. Keith M. Hearit , professor of communication, … deans. Dr. Linwood Cousins Cousins rejoined the School of Social Work faculty in 2009. Earlier in his career, he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5941
TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392
College of Education and Human Development
… Michigan University student-parents also receive academic, social and career transition support and resources to remove … to graduation. Student-parents in the CAPE program receive social support at the family dinner meetings held each …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal
The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo
Haworth College of Business
… to conference participants in a setting that encourages networking and personal connections. The caliber of our … lasting connections with employers. One of the most valuable outcomes for students is securing internships or … employers and industry partners and the opportunity for social activities that promote peer connections and a sense …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026
WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation
News
… Tripplett and Dr. Dee Ann Sherwood , both of the School of Social Work. The Innovative Teaching Award is presented to … in the College of Health and Human Services’ School of Social Work. In her role as program coordinator, Tripplett …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
News
… June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org . Annual ice cream social The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 , at 333 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development
News
… WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, … workforce development. "Shared efforts in counseling and social work make this initiative powerful and allow us to … Western students in clinical mental health counseling and social work internships. "We are all excited to continue …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511