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Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … has been such a blessing,” says Vaughn, a healthcare services and sciences major from Saginaw, Mich. “To pinpoint … one memory feels impossible, but what stuck with me most was how incredibly kind and resilient the people of Tanzania …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

Heritage Hall celebration leads to new student aid opportunity

News

… in Environmental and Energy Design system. TowerPinkster was the design firm for the renovation of the historic … He noted that while the firm's first endowed scholarship was in engineering, the interior design focus of the new … Council's West Michigan Chapter. She lauded WMU for going after the LEED Platinum certification, Kalamazoo's first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40683

WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships

News

… WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on The honor society one of just a few nationally to receive the award in consecutive years of eligibility. KALAMAZOO, … in Alpha Lambda Delta activities, campus and community service activities; and the applicant’s statement. About the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28766

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, … Society for Excellence in Human Resources (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society … volumes about SEHR's effort to empower our students year after year. Through building connections with HR …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology

Haworth College of Business

… through information technology Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Burke KALAMAZOO—A senior advisor for innovation … the biennial conference explores topics related to service innovation and stakeholder engagement and is … medical information officer, IBM Healthcare. Topic: IBM Watson Project—Impacts on Future Healthcare. Special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27647

Director of WMU athletics next up in community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… became WMU’s director of intercollegiate athletics in 1997, after serving nine seasons as WMU's gymnastics coach and nine years in athletic administration. She was the third woman to be named an athletic director in the … director in the Mid-American Conference. In 2011, she was named Athletic Director of the Year for WMU’s region and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39685

Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… Mich.—Motown meets yellow brick road in the Tony Award-winning musical "The Wiz," playing April 7-22 at … It follows Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy as she is taken away to the fantasy world of Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game

News

… are often the focal point of the big event. And costing upwards of $7 million for just 30 seconds, competition for … has been in the game for decades, joining the University after more than 33 years in advertising and account … competition to give you a preview of the top five trends to watch for when it comes to Super Bowl ads: Brands will build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… experiences and growing a network Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mangay Perambalam, B.B.A.’21 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a … has been unparalleled.” Perambalam came to cybersecurity after studying business as an undergraduate She completed … student advisors, cultural programs and academic support services, have fostered a sense of belonging and facilitated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU

News

… 12-20, 1992, will speak at WMU March 23. Jemison Jemison was trained as an engineer, then became a physician, serving … a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. After leaving NASA, she started The Jemison Group, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38612