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Blindness and Low Vision Studies
… a degree in music therapy. Photo by Jeri Love Lane’s work exemplifies the kind of equity‑driven, community‑minded …
https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/menu
Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond
Haworth College of Business
… to how companies, faculty and students interact with the social responsibility dimension of sustainability. Recently, … in a variety of ways. Some executives and academics fear social sustainability will be sidelined during the pandemic. … initiatives. Millennials and Gen Z young adults want to work for firms with values that align with their own. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155
From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg
College of Aviation
… program to train professional pilots, Vanderberg sampled work in the air at a grass-strip airport near Napoleon, … high level of dedication and camaraderie was amazing. Working with other dedicated pilots was quite an … rentals at Western (and at a very nice rate) to being now a social club/flight team entity." Vanderberg enjoying some …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg
Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes
News
… 2013; Dr. Linwood Cousins , from director of the School of Social Work to professor of social work, effective Aug. 19, 2013 (change in effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604
The philosophy of grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… Michigan University, she’s applying her expertise in social and political philosophy, race and gender to the object of her current work: grief. Her innovative approach to understanding … of continuous mourning. “I was interested in these social and political contexts [of grief], like Black Lives …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins
Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows
News
… 2021-22 ALDP fellows. "I'm really excited about working with this year's cohort," says Dr. Ed Martini , … Dr. Jennifer Harrison Dr. Jennifer Harrison is a social worker, chemical addictions counselor and associate professor and interim director for the School of Social Work . Her clinical work focuses on individuals with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65810
U.S.-Africa environmental justice tour part of Whitney Young event
News
… speak as part of the Western Michigan University School of Social Work's 2014 Whitney Young Jr. Scholars Program. Presenting … late Whitney M. Young, Jr. was an internationally renowned social worker and one of America's most influential civil …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14476
Building belonging, one roll at a time
University Libraries
… time during the session to promote the Gamers Guild. We worked with the Bronco Makers Club to present a “How to Use AutoCAD” workshop, which was well attended and received. This program …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-3dnd
Forty-one faculty members receive promotions
News
… of Physician Assistant Dr. Ineke F. Way , School of Social Work Dr. Richard W. Zinser , Department of Family and … Bronson School of Nursing Dr. Barbara A. Barton , School of Social Work Dr. Luigi A. Berto , Department of History …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7675
WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!
News
… Puca on Dr. Gayle Ruggiero explains how telehealth services work at Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, … conditions. Some don't have experience with limitations to social gathering, "so it’s been challenging for people to … Ruggiero adds engaging with others remotely or through social distancing also has positive effects on a person’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931