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WMU alum, CNN contributor LZ Granderson to lecture on campus

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… academy and honored by the College of Arts and Sciences with an alumni achievement award . Granderson LZ Granderson … of Communication," Ford says. Granderson has been honored with numerous awards for gay rights advocacy. And his … at WMU, earning a degree in interpersonal communication with a minor in journalism in 1996. According to his bio, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19771

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… college in Nashville, Tennessee—for its internship program with NASA. But her cosmic aspirations were quickly jolted … math." Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone That realization, along with an accidental enrollment in a political science class, … a judge, she knows access and opportunity are crucial to upward mobility, and she is committed to continuing to open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

2019: A year of No. 1s at Western

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… across all socioeconomic backgrounds. Jon Wassink poses with the Wuerffel Trophy. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images) … Air Transportation Association recognized the college with its Industry Excellence Award for excellence in pilot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57203

Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Florida executive with a background in business development and marketing in … and television production. About WMU-Florida With additional regional locations across Michigan and in … programs specific to an area’s needs. In partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College, WMU-Punta Gorda …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092

Emmy Award-winning musician to perform on campus

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… and dan t’rung (bamboo xylophone). After graduating with distinction from the National Conservatory of Music in … began a ground-breaking career, mixing traditional music with new compositions that bridge the divide between … album, Three-Mountain Pass, features collaborative work with the Kronos Quartet, considered one of the premier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21348

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… to them, it's almost innumerable." Junkins hopes to work with Jeff Eckert and other certified arborists on campus to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Minimal campus apartment rate increases approved for fall 2015

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… will result in monthly rent changes of up to $18 per month, with some units seeing no increase. The new rates for all … The rates keep WMU housing options competitive with the surrounding community. New monthly apartment … neighborhoods enjoy the added benefits of campus living with convenient access to classes, special events and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20769

Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.

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… a College Opportunity Day of Action. The summit will end with participants at the White House for the annual … the groundbreaking course content is intended to be shared with other colleges and universities. Dunn was invited to Washington to share details of the effort with other college presidents and school district …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… change is an existential threat to life on planet Earth. With this semester-long series, the WMU Climate Change Working Group together with a range of partners aims to raise awareness of the … organize the Student Sustainability Summit, pictured here with Dr. Irma Lopez, dean of Lee Honors College, left; WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… of aviation, will discuss how to "Transform Your Classroom with Augmented Reality." WMU’s Emerging Scholar for 2016, … 2015 and professor of geography, will follow at 2:30 p.m. with a presentation on "Watershed Science and Global Water … begin at 3:30 p.m. , followed by a Gold Gathering reception with appetizers and a cash bar until 6 p.m. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180