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Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan
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… criteria ranging from paths to professional advancement to workplace culture. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top education … Western Michigan University is also a great place to work. The institution was named the top-rated education … than 160,000 employees surveyed nationwide who were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025
WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant
College of Education and Human Development
… Education. The project, now called HIL 2.0, will continue work focusing on two major outcomes—developing a strong pool … and development practices. Each school will decide how to use the HIL Principles, Practices, and Process to … district strategic and continuous improvement plans. We do this by helping school teams (principals, teachers, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476
Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study
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… the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. KALAMAZOO. Mich.—A Western … in the nation to receive a distinguished award for her work that may lead to a better understanding of how to repair traumatic brain injuries or progressive memory …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050
In the heart of Samburu
College of Arts and Sciences
… past 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to … her work focused on “traditional knowledge,” especially how the Samburu viewed personhood and consciousness and how … partners. “There’s a lot of facets to the things I’ve done on warfare, but the closest to my heart is on warfare …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014
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… and talents, making the University an even finer place to work and study. The 25 candidates are recipients of 2013-14 … financial aid and scholarships. Joanne Beverage, English. Don Beyer, intercollegiate athletics. Deanna Bowling, … additional information should include specific examples of how the candidate has demonstrated dedication to outstanding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615
Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year
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… that efforts to achieve them have begun across the campus. Work will continue through the end of the fiscal year on the … Transition work begun Efforts also are underway to plan how the University will transition from its inaugural, … updated five-year plan. A key part of that work will be to do a targeted analysis of WMU's strategic plan management …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22574
Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… engage with real business issues in the food industry, working with companies on challenging business cases and … earning their degree . 100% of food marketing graduates working full time are satisfied with their job . 100% of …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025
The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
… is understandable because, as the saying goes, the nuts don't fall very far from the tree: Dad Dennis is an A&P … (airframe and powerplant) technician for Delta and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services. "Growing up," says … program and graduate," he says. "They would always tell me how great it was and about all of the amazing things that go …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan
From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions
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… From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions … who are bought into the mission and willing to put in the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal . “You wake … after football. “Coach Darnell always talked about the bigger picture and understanding that this game doesn’t last …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout
Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience
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… After completing a graduate assistantship, he'd like to work his way up in administration, from director of … who have become very important figures in what they do, and that's really pushed me," he says. Cultivating … Droppers , event management program coordinator, taught him how to make itineraries, plan events and draw crowds to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham