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Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… consulting during her graduate education before landing a faculty position at WMU Haworth. Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive faculty members at WMU. Her awards are many and include: …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

WMU’s online master’s in education programs ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News & World Report

College of Education and Human Development

… rankings recognize academic quality, student engagement, faculty credentials, services and technologies, and peer … reflects the strength, innovation, and dedication of our faculty and staff, as well as the drive and success of our …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/us-news-ranks-wmu-online-graduate-education-nation-state

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty are on the cutting edge of research in the fields of … Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Global Talent in the Lab: How Bincy Binny is shaping the future of mass spectrometry research

International Student and Scholar Services

… I realized just how welcoming and supportive all the faculty, staff and students were. That sense of community, … short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff, and hosts a variety of global learning …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/05/international-chemistry-binny

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

… summer after thousands of interactions with students as a faculty member, advisor and director of the Zhang Career … an MBA, eventually going to work at Jacklin Steel. Through faculty connections in the Department of Marketing, Heystek landed at WMU as a faculty member in 1986 where she covered faculty sabbaticals …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement

State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation

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… formal annual Academic Convocation that will honor standout faculty and staff members and provide a platform for WMU's … University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. The convocation … semester and is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff and students back to campus. The traditional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27252

Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of four faculty members and nine staff members were approved by the … Dec. 18, 2014 , meeting. Trustees also signed off on six faculty resignations as well as the return of one administrator to the faculty. Faculty retirements All of the faculty members who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134

Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of one faculty member and 12 staff members were approved by the WMU … during its Jan. 22 meeting. Trustees also signed off on one faculty resignation and sabbaticals for two administrators who are returning to the faculty. Faculty retirement The faculty member who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611

Trustees approve retirements of five staff members

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… during its July 8 meeting. Trustees also signed off on five faculty resignations and one administrator's return to the faculty. Staff retirements The retiring staff members' … accounting services, 26 years, effective June 30, 2015. Faculty resignations Kirsten Harvey , assistant professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26032

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… his next chapter, retiring from his second career as a faculty specialist I in marketing. “It has been incredibly … is a special place. The warmth and helpfulness of the faculty and staff make it a joy to come to work every day. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement