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Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception

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… by a committee of peers from the participating employee groups of AFSCME, APA, MSEA, POA, and PSSO. The recipients will … and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to fifteen staff members may be selected in each of two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3123

Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias

News

… Culture and Context," published in January by Holcomb Hathaway Publishers. Christian contends that although journalists go out of their way to avoid purposeful bias in the news, a more pervasive … throughout the book. This advice and guidance is coupled with practical exercises that give readers the chance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/652

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… she says. A December 2020 survey by New America and Third Way found 79% of students have concerns about their mental … and resources aimed at managing mental health.  WellTrack supports the University’s wellness mission by allowing users … Wellness Assessment, which Traynor says was designed by psychologists so students can gauge where they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Regional locations to offer convenient master's program

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… southwest and southeast Michigan will soon have an easier way to gain the skills they need to become leaders within … will meet once or twice a month in the evenings, with supplemental instruction occurring online to make them … as well as measuring the impact of their efforts, and will support diversity and inclusion in the workforce. "Employers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8018

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… A WRITER’S JOURNEY   Straight’s intention wasn’t always to be an anthropologist, but a writer.  “My first … her focus to the Samburu — which turned out to be an even better fit. Compared to the Maasai, Samburu had seen less … members of the Samburu community search for a cell phone signal. Straight notes the Samburu are early adaptors of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… in Aug 2016: Justin, Dennis (Dad), Jacob, Jillian, and Beth (Mom) Their decision to seek careers in the aviation … and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services.    "Growing up," says Justin, "we took lots of non-rev flights out of … Envoy Air in 2024 Justin is the Hagan who led the family's way toward Kalamazoo and Western's base of aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… mentoring student technicians to ensure a smooth tech support experience. From Lawrence to WMU Anthony grew up in Lawrence, Michigan—a small town with a graduating … visiting the farmer’s market, golfing, playing pickup basketball, and gaming with friends. His current …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Perry student wins $20,000 scholarship to study at WMU

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Witgen receives Mary Upjohn Meader Scholarship. KALAMAZOO-- Kaytlyn Witgen , who … the recipient of a Mary Upjohn Meader Scholarship that is designed to cover major coursework for students studying … of the American Geographical Society asked Meader to sign the historic Flyers' and Explorers' Globe twice to mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/459

Students, employees have free access to New York Times

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… at the beginning of this academic year. They are a group account, called the nytimes.com Pass, and The New York … app, search the New York Times archives back to the 1880s, sign up for email newsletters and alerts, and more. This … campus community's research and information needs. An alphabetical list and descriptions of those databases as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… purposes. Our faculty advisor, Dr. Doug Lepisto ,   always said ‘we are flying the airplane as we build it,’ which … and professionally. My team and my mentors never gave up on me and never let me give up on myself.” Similar to her … I can use this personal attribute in a professional way.” Learn more about  marketing at WMU.   Learn more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess