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Caryl P. Freeman obituary

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… professor emeritus of business information systems at Western Michigan University, died Sept. 30 at Rose Arbor in … She was 86. Freeman joined the WMU faculty in 1976 and retired in 1987 after 11 years of service to the … in Business Education. Freeman wrote numerous papers and journal articles on business communication and education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19453

WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… , faculty-led study abroad programs are available to Western Michigan University students in 2019. This is the … staff to  increasing educational opportunities for students and the staff's willingness to complete the hard work … faculty-led study abroad programs are designed, hosted and accompanied by WMU faculty representing various …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50400

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… will be available for short-term checkout. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students and faculty are facilitating a community discussion in late … change, "Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change," by George Marshall. "Most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

Professor honored for her service, commitment to students

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… Mich.— Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , a dedicated professor and mentor at Western Michigan University, will be honored with the … a resource for staff and faculty and a strong advocate for Western. It is a privilege to work alongside someone whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Submitted by Brandi Engel on Dr. Joanna Bosse KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College … Arts is pleased to announce that Dr. Joanna Bosse will join Western Michigan University as the Director of the Irving S. … on July 1, 2025 .  Dr. Bosse is a distinguished scholar and academic leader with extensive experience in …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energize electric vehicle research at WMU Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Sandun Kuruppu (center), associate … Dissanayake (right). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of … effort,” says Dr. Sandun Kuruppu , associate professor in Western’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

Students take third place in national student advertising competition

Haworth College of Business

… to right, Lydia Burton, Caitlyn Gordon, Kira Blanchflower and Kirill Eydinov KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion program, a team of advertising and promotion students from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman comprised the presentation team that took … place at the NGA Student Case Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students Ali Bultynck of Troy, … of Canton, Michigan, Kyle Wade of Marshall, Michigan, and Alden Wichman of South Lyon, Michigan, soared to first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… Amelia Bodinaku on It’s been one year since Dunbar Hall's grand reopening, and it has swiftly become a bustling hub for … Today, it’s the second most used classroom building on Western’s campus, welcoming thousands of students each year. … to midnight every day.     “The Dunbar studio demonstrates Western’s dedication and support of the arts as an important …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

Most campus offices closed for Memorial Day

News

… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, … Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40061