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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Billy Mills in 1964 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills … obstacles in life and encourages people to find things they are passionate about that will move them forward. While on … will meet with two groups of WMU scholarship students, many of whom had early life experiences that closely …

… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM … on Friday, Sept. 29. Faculty chosen for the award are honored on the basis of outstanding artistic, literary, … the future. “Dr. Henderson’s research seeks to understand how change strategies can be effectively developed and …

… manager recognized for community impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on EAST LANSING, Mich.—Michiko Yoshimoto, Japan … she teamed up with the 4-H Youth Development program to prepare kids for trips to Japan.  Michiko Yoshimoto When the … students about Japanese customs, language, music and even how to make origami. This made it possible for kids to …

… was   85. The longtime Allegan, Mich., resident began teaching at WMU in 1964 as a part-time instructor. David joined … its administrator for 25   years. The program introduced as many as 10,000 undergraduate students to the arts during her … to heighten WMU's regional visibility as well as awareness about the University's value as a regional resource …

… J. Flaspohler Helen J. Flaspohler , who for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for … executive director of development in 1992, began her WMU career as a staff member in the alumni affairs and … of the WMU Foundation.  Following her retirement, she spent many years serving on the selection committee for the …

… have decided to focus all preservation efforts on renovating the institution’s birthplace, East Hall , making it an … on the WMU staff who have been working through this are alums who spent their collegiate years in those … constructed near the intersection of Oakland Drive and Howard Street. While the decision on the future is new and …

… Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU … dress professionally and bring copies of an updated resume. However, many employers will ask candidates to complete an online …

… trustee emeritus of Western Michigan University, died May 8 in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Ludlow retired as vice president … time and talents to Western in the development of such key areas as financial analysis and data processing, while … Maury E. Reed, who served on the board with him for many years, says he was a special man. "Chuck Ludlow was the …

… Chair Shani J. Penn , BBA ‘00, passed away Aug. 15, 2023 , in Detroit. A “steward of service beyond self,” she was a … LLC, a consulting firm founded in 2012. During her career, she also worked for DaimlerChrysler Financial … “As vice chair of the Board of Trustees and as a leader in many other public as well as business realms, Shani was a …

… GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Full survey results are available online . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Family owned … said, "We would not jump to layoffs without doing many things with our staff first—cutting hours, reducing …