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Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

News

… Western Michigan University's Solution Squad, which is part of Merze Tate College , these student success navigators are … what the Solution Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a bachelor's in social psychology from Western in 2015. "Merze … adds Conley, also a Western alumnus, who earned a bachelor's in psychology in 2016 and master's in educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… organizations—such as elementary schools and nonprofit organizations—to apply the language in a meaningful, real-world setting. “Students are often really interested in being able to use a language to … , visit  WMU News online. Contact: College of Arts and Sciences March 2, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

Magnificently Managing an Airport: Sarah Pagano’s Aviation Management and Operations Success

College of Aviation

… Earhart scarf given to her by a mentor Sarah Pagano kind of grew up near the airport that serves her home community of Midland, Mich., and today she is its "Top Gun" as … visited aviation learning stations that correlated with the science topics from their classrooms."  Barstow in the fall …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/pagano

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major investment from the state of Michigan will keep Western Michigan University on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing climate change. Project Clean … students and researchers from both the  College of Arts and Sciences and  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… , BS ’74, Sept. 24, 2025, Gloucester, MA Richard Allen Offerman , BS ’74, MA ’82, Sept. 10, 2025, Kalamazoo, MI … ’23, Nov. 6, 2025, Frisco, TX Emeriti Robert J. Balik , professor emeritus of finance and commercial law, Oct. 27, … Miller , master faculty specialist emeritus of computer science, Aug. 19, 2025, Plainwell, MI Robert “Bob” H. Poel , …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary

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… (Robinson) Sorenson , an emerita teacher in education and professional development at Western Michigan University, died … During her time at WMU she taught and served as director of summer schools for teacher training. A lifelong educator, … for Michigan's Wyoming Public Schools. Sorenson earned bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. Services Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378

Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is able to offer students a world-class education because of the world-class faculty on campus. Each year, the … . Drs. Wendy Beane , associate professor of biological sciences ; Nicholas Hanson , associate professor of exercise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… to work toward evidence-based practice and to grow as professionals. The annual, daylong event features lectures and … OTR, FAOTA , and will focus on Breaking Silence Through Science: Transforming Approaches to Sexuality and Intimacy … Colloquium Exhibitor: $150 For more information about all of our speakers, and for the complete agenda for the day, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

News

… due to COVID-19 testing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The expansion of COVID-19 testing, while playing a large part in pandemic … growth. It's an accomplishment being celebrated by the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) of Western Michigan University—a nonprofit that invests in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Helen J. Healy obituary

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… verified) on Helen J. Healy Helen J. Healy , associate professor emerita of University Libraries at Western Michigan University died … Web. A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Healy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18637