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In Memoriam, fall 2023
W Magazine
… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616
A future financial planner with a people-first mindset
Haworth College of Business
… and professional internships. Originally from Newaygo, Michigan, Harkness has compounded returns on his … financial planning field has to offer him. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals … to me. Through this work, financial planning becomes a way to strengthen not only individual outcomes but the …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/personal-financial-planning-grant-harkness
Western’s Fall Convocation to celebrate faculty, staff achievements transforms into Academic Excellence Awards Series
News
… staff achievements transforms into Academic Excellence Awards Series Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, … will continue all semester long as the Academic Excellence Awards Series. The annual recognition of faculty and staff achievements for excellence in teaching, research and service is taking a new shape this year. The awards will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65618
Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration
News
… Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 , will recognize the … finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024
WMU awards highest faculty honors to philosophy and research methods professors
News
… WMU awards highest faculty honors to philosophy and research … Applegate have received Distinguished Faculty Scholar Awards, the University’s highest honor for research. “Dr. … Celebration alongside recipients of the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching, Emerging Scholar and annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2026/09/fall-2026-distinguished-faculty-scholar-award-recipients
Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research
News
… University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Qingliu … Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery … vehicles and other consumer products such as drones and portable devices. The low-cost printing method used for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986
CHHS marks 50 years with yearlong celebration
College of Health and Human Services
… — Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary , … strengthening communities, and advancing health and human services across Michigan and beyond. This milestone year … community. The celebration also underscores CHHS’s forward-looking commitment to innovation, inclusivity and …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/chhs50
Hazel L. Starcher obituary
News
… Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services for more than 25 years, died Feb. 2 in Kalamazoo. She was 79. Starcher was the first employee to be hired when the college was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/172
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … student organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
Higher education doctoral student Lisa Garcia is named one of West Michigan’s 25 Most Influential Latinos
College of Education and Human Development
… Latinos Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Lisa Garcia was named one of West Michigan’s 25 Most Influential Latinos … celebrates Latino leaders whose work, leadership and service are making an impact across West Michigan. Garcia was recognized for a career centered on building …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/lisa-garcia-most-influential-latinos