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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