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Western staff member recognized for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Christy Chambers  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary Defense on … Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award. Chambers, a budget analyst in the College of Education … was nominated by a former student employee and Army reserve service member. "We're here to celebrate an employer who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73164

University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees Submitted by Angela Brcka on The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … a bachelor’s in Japanese and works at Waldo Library’s service desk. The scholarship will help Hernandez during his …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/student-scholarships

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award

College of Education and Human Development

… professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Summer Davis …   Davis , an assistant professor of secondary education, was nominated  for the  National Association of School … on  "' It’s the Teacher’s Responsibility:' Examining Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Responses to Racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74965

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … family flew to Utah for a skiing adventure.  "I knew Dad was a pilot," Alec recalls, "but until that flight I did not … "I saw how much he grew in terms of leadership, community service, and social involvement," Alec says.  Of all the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

Business students win national finance competition

News

… business students took first place in a recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from … media. "In their project, Josh and Alison identified the ways social media can be used to develop long-term client … Yaman, associate professor of finance. "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

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… Business, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education and Human Development Noon … graduates may reserve tickets for additional guests to watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise.   Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

Peace Week features exhibit and Never Alone Tour

News

… is Monday through Friday, April 2-6, and includes a nature walk, exhibit and visit by Sacramento Prisoner Support and … at WMU. Monday, April 2 West Lake Preserve Nature Walk 5 p.m. gather at the Wesley Foundation Will Reding of … Wide Open is an exhibit created by the American Friends Service Committee observing the American service men and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/194

WMU professor takes the helm at state board

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… to represent the educational community, and I'm looking forward to working with the Board of Accountancy, the State of … of Business. "She is a strong leader with a passion for service and her field. The Michigan State Board of … for government and nonprofit organizations. Smith was named the Department of Accountancy chairperson in 2016. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233

William Appel obituary

News

… University professor emeritus of music, died July 7 . He was 85. Appel, of Portage, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty … in 1965 and retired in 2001 after nearly 36 years of service to the University. He began his career as director of opera and a voice teacher, was an assistant professor, associate professor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48029