Search

Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

News

… two live roofs, one of which will be under the wooden pergola pictured here, complete with various species of native … building in late April. Reimagined from the ground up, the building features state-of-the-art classrooms, … Hall. "For students, the Dunbar Media Suite is really going to broaden their understanding of their field and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

Kandeiss-Toi Ross obituary

News

… University for 27 years. She started as a clerk and moved up in her unit as employment-related regulations and … Ross also had long been active in WMU's Professional Support Staff Organization and had worked on several of its … in capacities including vice president. A native of Chicago, she worked for insurance companies there and in Houston …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37149

WMU wins MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award

News

… on 398 students in 15 MAC sports. This marks the first time WMU has earned this prestigious honor and the second time this month Bronco student-athletes have been recognized … tireless efforts to make sure our student-athletes are supported in their educational endeavors." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42435

Renowned public education expert to speak on campus

News

… series. She will be introduced by WMU President Edward Montgomery . No tickets or registration is required. Ravitch … for American educators. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Reign of Error: The Hoax of the … schools. In a chapter-by-chapter breakdown, she teaches what is working in U.S. education and how policy makers are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45725

Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

News

… Award—AREA—program sponsored by the NIH. The program supports research projects at educational institutions that … importantly, to engage students in that research. A major goal of Baker's project is to involve students in research … type of experience will be very beneficial if they want to go to graduate school in a neuroscience-related field," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… The daylong event included essay writing and a group problem-solving activity for the students as well as … and all of the remaining competitors were offered a one-time scholarship worth $3,000. This year's Medallion … Schools in Harris, she is the daughter of Randy and Dawn Gorecki. Valedictorian of her class, Barra maintained a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

WMU Art Collection celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition

News

… together a range of media from diverse geographic areas, time periods and styles, according to Indra K. Lācis , … after World War II. "Martin Luther King" (1986) by Reggie Gammon Notable artworks on view include original … streets, to the entire Kalamazoo community. Renowned at the time and cherished likewise today, Todd's art collection …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68966

Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan … served in the Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. Between his time with the Marines and the Navy, Marihugh worked as a … was a trained medic and received multiple awards during his time in the military, including the Bronze Star. A service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

News

… June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,296 diplomas on behalf of the … Students participating in graduation exercises may reserve up to six guest tickets. Those who are eligible to do so and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… "Society today is global, and WMU fostering that sentiment for 30 years now is very impressive." Admission to … culture. "I see the benefit in celebrating diversity—what makes us unique—and celebrating what makes us similar," … International Festival after winning the "best booth" category in 2018. The group emphasizes the importance of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294