Search

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

News

… June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org . Annual ice cream social The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 , at 333 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

News

… honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes instructors who take an active role in … development here at the University have made WMU socially relevant and competitive while also providing … Sherwood Dr. Dee Sherwood Sherwood, associate professor of social work, joined Western's School of Social Work in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Where Aviation Meets Ambition: A Career That Has Taken Reina Cooke Global

College of Aviation

… during her WMU Aviation Summer Camp experience in 2014 "Working in this role," Cooke says, "taught me just how many … "Talking to people currently in the industry was invaluable."   One of Cooke's three times at EAA Airventure … representing the WMU College of Aviation, 2018 Also invaluable was what she experienced in the years working as a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/02/cooke

Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo

News

… Place KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork; Greek dancing, food and music; a satirical parade … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org .   Annual Ice Cream Social  The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 , at 333 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346

Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

News

… WMU's Lee Honors College who is interested in nursing and social work. Brittney Carter , of Comstock Park, Mich., a sophomore social work major who plans to attend law school. Brittney …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

News

… will serve as the umbrella organization for a new social service program aimed at improving outcomes in infant … course taught by Dr. Rick Grinnell , professor of social work. The students who wrote the grant proposal are: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

News

… says John Tomasi , HxA president, about the winners. "Their work reminds us that the pursuit of truth thrives when … to be recognized for the difficult but important work we are doing as a University community to create an … how the University issues official statements on social, political and geopolitical matters. These guidelines …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Recruiting skills and retaining connections

Haworth College of Business

… strategy, is developing new skills and investing in valuable experiences at Western Michigan University’s Haworth … include assisting with job postings, fingerprinting, workers’ compensation reporting, talent and recruiting … a steady support for Suttle as she begins to step into the workforce. “I have been able to take advantage of several …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/human-resource-management-maddie-suttle

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, threat … threat reports on current cybersecurity events, hold workshops and perform assessments.   “One of our main goals … says cybersecurity student Abby Bayer , who is the group’s social media manager. “Joining this club was a no-brainer, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… in building systems and partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and serve the … may learn is evident in the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with so far. As a public health professional and … decisions easy choices on and off campus by ensuring our social environment, policies and systems support that goal.” …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean