Search

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

News

… the center is an interdisciplinary enterprise that supports WMU's research staff to strengthen their work … organization that supports individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Funded through NIH’s … hands-on, real-world learning. Students will learn how to design and conduct surveys, facilitate focus groups and use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… media,” says Granderson. “What we do is what was called upon us by the forefathers. While they had issues, they … immediate employment. While he was grateful to be able to support his family making cold calls to businesses as an … with White House implications.”  After doing some home design writing for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he joined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

News

… industry. Today, the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship has supported 83 Haworth College of Business students with  more … WMU Haworth recently celebrated their 2021 scholars—a group of 13 students with majors in accounting, finance and … process, and some get offers for full-time positions upon earning their degree. The firm currently employs nine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

News

… Thannhauser Thannhauser joined WMU in 1984 as a laboratory supervisor for mechanical engineering. He has worked at that … in many areas, whether fixing a bug in a computer, designing and building new devices, writing computer programs … staff and faculty. He has also saved the University significant expenses by coming up with effective low-cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801

Time to review winter weather policies, issues

News

… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064

WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

News

… everyone (who was) involved in it. I hope that I can live up to what this medal represents." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734

Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season

News

… a media exposure value of nearly $69 million . The biggest value was the Goodyear Cotton Bowl with a price tag of … exposure. In addition, WMU football brand awareness is up to 68 percent in West Michigan. "The 2016 Bronco football … bowl game made for a truly special season that did deliver significant recognition to Kalamazoo and Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430

Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

News

… at 33-0 during that span. WMU finished first or runner-up in the MAC in 24 of 33 seasons, had a 30-year streak of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347

Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students

News

… President John M. Dunn and Aquinas President Juan Olivarez signed the agreement May 3. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this … winner is the workforce, as our two institutions team-up to produce graduates who have the skills and experience … an entrepreneurial engineering focus in which engineering design, creativity and innovation are emphasized. Students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

News

… Cabreja discover a new passion and career path. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, her music career started at an … my dreams!'" Peña Cabreja couldn't exactly sing for her supper once she landed in the United States. As an … of my career," says Peña Cabreja, touting the guidance and support she received from people across campus, especially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476