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Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor

College of Education and Human Development

… high school. We deliver a comprehensive guidance program for our students through collaboration with our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73656

WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… faculty member in the global and international studies program . Veeck, who first joined Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

College of Education and Human Development

… Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's … Chris Hybels on Dr. Roger Zabik KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An endowed scholarship fund has been established to provide financial … Dawson , in establishing the undergraduate and graduate programs in exercise science. His thoughtful leadership and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73026

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

News

… with teams from three other institutions to create programming meant to increase the participation of women in … Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and … University and Michigan Technological University to create programming aimed at increasing the participation of women, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

News

… of Central Missouri in November, and brought home $4,000 in scholarships. Seniors Hope Burnham , from Kalamazoo, and … place in the sales role-play category and earned a $3,000 scholarship. Burnham also participated in the individual … careers in professional sales and business marketing. WMU's program is considered one of the best in the country and has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

Impacting students a world away

News

… started while she was in high school and participating in a program that encouraged elementary students to exercise.  … the Gateway to Learning National Conference. As part of the program, Papes helped the College of Arts and Sciences … rates in freshmen-level courses. She has experience in the program as a learning assistant, helping students understand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

News

… the word ‘innovation’ and building a strong foundation with programs where students have the skillsets to make real … students acquire a unique set of skills," says  David Johnson , director of technology and innovation advancement. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity

Haworth College of Business

… Readiness Series which is a required co-curricular program in the college. “I have never met someone as intent … to continue her education. Planning to enroll in WMU’s MBA program in fall of 2024, she aims to prepare for future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… team and eventually to Western’s mechanical engineering program. “One of the reasons I wanted to go to Western over a ‘big name’ school is the engineering program, which is less theoretical and more hands-on,” says … Andrew Hine , MSE ‘16, laying the groundwork for the program that could soon see Broncos launch a small satellite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… filmmaker Chuck Bentley tells the story of four young scholars and their two-day adventure in the city of Paris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44290