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Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

News

… real expertise and original insight to all his service work," says  Dr. Jesse Smith , professor of sociology.  … process, Dr. DeCamp provided hands-on experience in applied social research, bridging the gap between theoretical … Public Library, has helped to establish WMU as a valuable partner in addressing regional challenges," writes  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

Prominent psychologist to deliver lecture in honor of James Croteau

News

… of psychotherapy in organized mental health to facilitate social justice. Her work seeks to better understand psychological resilience and … people and their use in psychotherapy. It also examines social privilege and marginalization via the development of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39158

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students participated in 2023-2024 academic year. “Having worked in the education abroad field for over 15 years, one … navigate the cultural exchange on their own.   Parrott now works at the WMU Study Abroad office and encourages other … like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, professionally and culturally on the trip. He …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn

WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

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… to well-being at Western, including the physical, social and mental wellness of students, staff and faculty. … to sign a public commitment to the Okanagan Charter, a framework for institutions to embed health into all aspects of … and play on our campuses, and to bolster the ecological, social, and economic sustainability of our communities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… almost always have a WMU student or two. Other students work with Upward Bound, supporting middle and high schoolers … countries. This semester, a few students are working with United Farm Workers, which provides outreach and support to the migrant …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… studies in science, humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. We are delighted to work with Michigan to ensure that college students … A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social responsibility, as well as strong and transferable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… bilingual preschool developing the academic, emotional and social skills of students that are needed to be successful … as a learning experience for myself because I wanted to work with children," explains Zuniga. "I was learning and … like Zuniga the best conditions to thrive academically, socially and financially during their first year. "I …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Fifteen engineering societies join to celebrate Engineers Week

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… public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. WMU and the Southwest Michigan Societies will take … Feb. 21 , at the Fetzer Center on WMU's Main Campus. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/134

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering and knew it was the choice for him. “Socially when I came to WMU, I was able to meet many people … Pitch Competition, Neubauer says “I learned a lot of valuable things not necessarily seen in most engineering … engineering in fall 2025 and has already started working on an accelerated master’s degree in industrial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer