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Evaluation Café announces fall 2025 speaker lineup: Learn, connect, and get inspired

The Evaluation Center

… October 22: Mary Gayen, Alana Bartley, and Julio Cano Villalobos, Corewell Health, "The evaluation journey: … their calendars, register, and join the series to connect with colleagues and gain new insights into evaluation practice and scholarship. You can learn more about Evaluation Cafe and register for …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2025/09/cafe24

Kayla Powers | WMU Art Alumni Story: Art that grows, connects and inspires

College of Fine Arts

… in her home studio in Detroit. When Kayla Powers graduated with an art history degree, she faced the same pressure as … reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even playfully reshape) the … honest about the rollercoaster of creative life: one day you're featured in a major publication, the next you're …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… Manuscript . This book combines medieval manuscript study with contemporary cultural game theory to show how the … Middle English romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (SGGK) launches a multidimensional game with its … reader. The reading games in the romance extend to the layout of the poem as found in its one extant manuscript, …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… of alumni experience. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spend five minutes with Heather Stanley , BA ’99, and it’s clear that Western’s … I initially viewed it through the lens of finding the right candidate,” she continues. “Then I had a light-bulb moment: … Western in the Q&A below . Q&A with Heather Stanley What is your vision for the role of senior director of alumni …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by … into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who can’t speak for themselves," says  Katie Stolz , a criminal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Academic Achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s Collaborative Research Published in Scholarly Journal

College of Health and Human Services

… themes for improving outcomes in higher education. You can read the full article here .   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University majoring in sales and business marketing with a minor in international business, studying abroad … she says. “It was challenging but so rewarding.”   “If you can navigate, translate and explore in a country where …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

News

… of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their abilities.    Faculty experts from … 19 , from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. : Tech on the Menu: Lunch with WMU Experts , moderated by Roehm   Register for the … works create the kind of ripple effects that stay with you—challenging how we see identity, memory and what it …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center, Trimpe Hall. There, Pell Grant recipients can learn about the application process, workshop their … improves access to study abroad programs for students with high financial need, increasing participation among … places and backgrounds,” says Adsmond . “A huge thank you to Professor Duke [ Leingpibul ] for leading us on this …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… Rod Faulk Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With extensive leadership in both the U.S. Army and … into what it takes to lead organizations and how students can position themselves for leadership opportunities. He … to be successful is the greatest reward. Learning with your teammates while working on common goals and initiatives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760