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New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… from the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Grants program, which supports the adoption and creation of OER …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… like the  Zhang Career Center , the  Business Externship Program , and the various business registered student … Conference in 2025, and I was selected for the Accounting Scholars Development Program hosted in Washington D.C. by Howard University in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… the tremendous opportunities that their time in a graduate program offers them,” says Slawinski, whose experiences as a … in numerous areas.”   Under Slawinski’s direction, the program’s resources expanded to include eight COMPASS … development, career preparation, well-being, awards and scholarship, teaching resources, and academic support.    …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… degree in Graphic Design can take you. Learn more about the program at the Frostic School of Art. Contact: Brandi Engel …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Iddum, WMU researchers for this project include John Bair , executive director of WMU’s Center for Advanced … Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program and Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization program administered by Michigan Economic Development …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University President Emeritus John M. Dunn will be honored today at Dearborn's Henry Ford … at the Detroit area's sixth annual Fostering Futures Scholarship Benefit Dinner. Carolyn Clifford, anchor for … foster care. Under his leadership, WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… overseas. A friend in his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was … States or anywhere outside of Tanzania. I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’”   At that time, the per … that I could do more.”   The Fulbright Foreign Student Program   By 2021, Nkya was working as a school principal. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

News

… retirement.   Cristine Thomas Cristine Thomas Thomas, program manager in the Department of Geological and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

College of Health and Human Services selects new associate dean for academic affairs

College of Health and Human Services

… implementation of a total of 13 new high quality academic programs (four undergraduate and nine graduate). In addition … to augmenting access for students by building new academic programs, Neale has overseen units that have achieved … both WMU and CHHS by strengthening excellence in academic programs, and student success by his commitment to retention …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/associate-dean-announced

President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU

News

… Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent raise for President John M. Dunn , increasing his salary for his final year and … gift from the University's first couple to boost funds for scholarships and other student needs. Acting at their Dec. … efforts during the spring—the Student Emergency Fund, Seita Scholars program, WMU Marching Band and the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36938