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What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… on Jeopardy!    Her journey to Jeopardy began over two and a half years ago, when Strong and her son started watching the show together. Although it … bad at playing along either.   Jeopardy host Ken Jennings and Anise Strong “He urged me to audition, and I agreed to …

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

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Created to celebrate individuals who embody excellence, command widespread respect, provide inspiration to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken … recipient.  "Matt's hard work for U.S. Senator Stabenow and for the people of Michigan exemplify these qualities in …

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

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students … knock a ball into a bucket on the ground.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students discovered classroom … as teachers in today’s mosaic of schools and classrooms. Western graduates can be eligible for Michigan’s initial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Fall access improvements at health center explained

Sindecuse Health Center

… improvements at health center explained Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sindecuse Health Center is fine tuning some pharmacy, primary care, nursing and counseling services to increase convenience, reduce cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72642

Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on Nicole Miller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University senior Nicole Miller  of Monee, … within the stereotypical box of advertising. Billboards and Sunday Night Football ads are what immediately come to … company.” The highlight for Miller during her time at Western has been being awarded the G.W. and Edna M. Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Gemarco Peterson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Dr. Gemarco Peterson,  … professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, has been awarded a five-year, … The findings will be used by employment service agencies and employers as part of a five-year forecast to serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Brimhall KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University graduate student is one of … was awarded a $25,000 cash prize. She hopes to graduate in spring 2014. After waiting several weeks and not hearing from the NEA, Brimhall decided to call, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

News

… V. Campbell Trophy, known as the "Academic Heisman," and a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, college … but it's his academic stature as a top graduate student at Western Michigan University that's earned him national … he earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from Western in 2019. He currently boasts a 3.88 GPA and is on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

News

… fell in love with the magic of Mickey Mouse as a kid, left, and remains enchanted as an adult. Now, he's inviting … intermission and leaving the industry in limbo. But a Western Michigan University alumnus found a way to turn that … , a master faculty specialist in stage management in Western's Department of Theatre, for some advice on his next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… was  accompanied by  Drs.  Kristal Erhardt,  Yuanlong Liu and Sangwoo Lee during her internship in South Korea. Drs. … Group. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For  Montana Smith , a student in Western Michigan University’s exercise science program, her … perceive exercise science, especially through Eastern and Western medicine," says Smith." Although the two have become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268