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WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… the land where Western Michigan University now stands was home to the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi people, whose legacy still influences the … Morseau describs the partnership as a "co-governance model" that offers a wealth of opportunities, though he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Our world is not the same world it was a year ago. We’ve seen tremendous challenges—a pandemic, … access to their garage on campus, shifted gears and found a way to craft components remotely. The race car is in a … a priority with her biology students, implementing a model to "learn at your own pace” and expanding her hours of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

WMU program raising funds to put research students in community

News

… clicking on "Make a Gift." The unique fundraising campaign was started to build support and awareness for the program, which encourages student … Cindy Linn, professor of biological sciences, using a rat model to study glaucoma. Glaucoma is caused by increased …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13722

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… thrive.  Originally built in 1971, Willis F. Dunbar Hall was one of three buildings constructed to support a growing … THE ROAD TO RENOVATION      Pre-renovation, Dunbar Hall was characterized by flickering lights, narrow hallways, and … the WMU community for years to come.     “I hope it’s a model for the future of our campus. I hope we can look at …

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

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has put heart into … for student success—she is an amazing mentor and role model.” Veeck's students say she has a passion for teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

News

… of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori … become a concern for many families. Therefore, the way we’re eating is evolving. “More people are cooking and … Edibles Ethics Nutritional, safety and monetary factors aren’t the only reasons to consider purchasing locally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad

News

… applied a certain principle or calculated them a different way?" he says. That dedication is what earned the soon-to-be … a job offer months before graduation. Not long after he walks across the stage at Miller Auditorium during  spring … my professional network." Martinez also hopes to be a role model within his own family and community, recognizing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

News

… Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But Stephanie George … 3,000 students from 60 school districts and has served as a model for similar programs developed across the state. Each … like a family." George says this support at Western was apparent even as a middle school student in ATYP. The program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students … in the region, with the goal of one day becoming a national model. "The Sanford Center for Financial Planning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

News

… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. … working on internal dynamics of turbine engines, finding model frequencies to make the engines operate more … the skills he honed at Western for a higher purpose. "My parents gave me a good life and I thought this would be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119