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College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12 . The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals … Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges , School of Communication …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Dr. Jennifer P. Bott named chair of WMU’s Department of Marketing

Haworth College of Business

… reasons to say yes. The positive energy here is real, and I want to help amplify it.” Bott is keen to build upon the … faculty and students to alumni and organizations that want to invest in what the department does. “I am thrilled … graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree. 100% of Department of Marketing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jennifer-bott-marketing-chair

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

News

… of the most celebrated and loved quintets in the chamber music repertoire. They will team up first with Wong, … following for its vibrant and nuanced performances. Bullock Music Performance Institute Established in the fall of 1985 … call (269) 387-4704 or (269) 387-4678, or visit wmich.edu/music . For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… at WMU—the ultimate homecoming Submitted by Stacey Lowis on After graduating from Western Michigan University with a … specialist I in marketing. “It has been incredibly rewarding to bring my decades of global industry experience to … a challenge—in the true fashion of a former engineer. He wanted his larger courses to be engaging and interactive. “I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

Scholarship support helps WMU student bring technology access to rural Ghana

College of Health and Human Services

… Mich.—Marian Clara Fueri, a senior in the Healthcare Services and Sciences program, is the recipient of the … Burgett Scholarship through the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). She learned about the opportunity through an email shared with students and decided to apply after speaking with Janet S. Hahn about the requirements. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/burgett-fueri

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … in July 2025, returning to his alma mater nearly 25 years after earning a degree in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

Student Spotlight: Trevor Thelen

College of Aviation

… human factors. Thelen became interested in aviation when he was in middle school.  As a kid, he would attend air shows … with his family.  Some of his favorite memories include watching the Blue Angels, visiting the National Air and … institutions, Thelen chose Western Michigan University after his first visit.  He liked the advanced Cirrus SR-20 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thelen

CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … Mich.—Faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services, along with an Master of Social Work alumna, have been recognized with an international award for their scholarly contributions to student learning …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward

Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392

Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… it seemed like the best, most recognized program that was also close to home. He has been an avid aviation lover since he was a child. Chris said that he would often get in trouble … the 2018 Winter Olympics held in PyeongChang, South Korea. After being presented with the opportunity by a hockey coach …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko