… public policy and administration with a specialization in school social work. It's an area she's gained experience … with already volunteering with El Concilio, a nonprofit organization in Kalamazoo serving the Hispanic … community. "I would really love to do social work in a school system," says Cortes. "Whenever I go to tutor at El …

… excellence by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The Broncos concluded the 2015-16 academic year … has carried one of the top 5 team GPAs among Division I schools. The Broncos had the highest Division I GPA in … with a 3.44. The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, …

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In celebration of its 50th anniversary season, the Western Brass Quintet … especially for this occasion: "The Better Angels of Our Nature" by WMU professor David Colson and "Dark … Hall. The Quintet is a resident faculty ensemble in the School of Music at Western Michigan University. Bullock …

… died May 16 at home in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Sellin was a professor emeritus of special education who spent years advising graduate … Michigan Department of Mental Health, and taught in public school systems in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sellin earned a …

… First Presbyterian is wheelchair accessible. Program Six of the University's nine choirs will present a variety of cherished holiday classics. The concert will include … at First Presbyterian. This concert features more of the School of Music’s internationally-recognized choral …

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Lambert R. VanderKooi , professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering at … included serving on the board of the Kalamazoo Christian Schools. Prior to coming to WMU, VanderKooi worked as a … Church's Tuition Assistance Programs, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, Byron Center Christian School or Grand Rapids …

… . In the message, he described plans for a coming year full of work still to be completed, and he noted he was … we were in 2007." The launch of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, an affiliation that created the WMU Cooley Law School, a focus on sustainability and the establishment of …

… are blazing trails and inspiring change in their fields of study.  The University celebrates these rising stars in … classroom," says Dr. Sherine Obare , dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in North Carolina. … introducing topographic mapping using drones to middle school students. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

… 2016 National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he is one of 12 athletes from across … bowl berths, including the first bowl victory in school history at the 2015 Bahamas Bowl. Boasting the top … percentages in the University's history, he ranks third in school annals for career passing yards (10,566), passing …

… Award winning U-M professor, author next up in Frostic Reading Series Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An accomplished author and University of Michigan professor will visit the Western Michigan … Helen Zell Writers' Program and also co-directs the Mojave School, a free creative writing workshop for teenagers in …