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WMU center receives highest level of accreditation

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs received the highest … Facilities (CARF) for its community integration, service coordination, supported living and adult day service … is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74684

Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative Submitted … Dr. Melinda McCormick, Dr. Hyejoon Park, Ms. Aisha Walters, Mr. Paul Mailloux and Ms. Karla Vandenberg. Dr. … support, improves retention and expands access to equitable services across the state. “This recognition highlights the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… MDOT reduce construction timeline Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road … at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for ensuring the durability of Michigan bridge surfaces, … data over patches and repairs with new concrete on two in-service bridge decks, and healer sealer depth of penetration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

News

… of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition has awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of Western Michigan … WMU is the only university in Michigan among this year's awardees to obtain funding. About the project Piazza Drs. … comprehensive professional development program for both pre-service and in-service teachers. WMU pre-service teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… contributions to education, research and public service across the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna … success and academic excellence.   A highlight of the event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and … and Social Robotics Labs, co-directed by Dr. Chad Edwards, professor of communication. The lab’s interactive …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Robert 'Rob' E. Fedorchak obituary

News

… on  Robert "Rob" E. Fedorchak , a former maintenance services staff member at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . He was 69. Fedorchak was a millwright/maintenance mechanic in the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31797

Thomas L. Swihart obituary

News

… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 24 . He was 67. Swihart joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services. No service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35096

Student group earns recognition for superior efforts

Haworth College of Business

… been recognized for its dedication to professional and service activities, as well as projects that involved … of a significant number of professional and community service hours," says Dawn Mason , faculty specialist in … students in the Gamma Rho chapter for their commitment to service and excellence." The WMU chapter is active on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54398

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

Bella Leon Flann's Path to Leadership: From Student to Supervisor

College of Health and Human Services

… Leon Flan n's journey from a College of Health and Human Services student intern to full-time staff to supervisor and … for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs , was marked by her deep appreciation for the university's … for clients. The transition from student intern to staff was challenging, as Bella had to learn about new clients and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/03/flann