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Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award

College of Arts and Sciences

… professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … University, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Iranian Studies. The … of top publications covering a variety of topics such as material culture, women’s lives, children’s culture and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60832

Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. … Honored with the top Haworth College of Business awards for both teaching and research, Veeck also received … the technology and methods evolve so quickly that the material always feels fresh and exciting to teach.”  The …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

College of Education and Human Development instructors earn university awards for first-year experience course

College of Education and Human Development

… and Human Development instructors earn university awards for first-year experience course Submitted by Chris … education student, received the Instructor of the Year Award and Co-facilitator of the Year Award, respectively. … interactive games and real conversations to keep the course material engaging. About First-Year Experience at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/first-year-fye-award-education-human-development-andree-voss-2025

Interim campuswide policy on sexual misconduct now in effect

News

… that receive federal financial assistance. "While we wanted to make sure we are in compliance with recent federal … Previous University policies governing harm to minors and "duty to report" have been factored into the new policy. … will be asked to comb through print and electronic materials in the coming weeks to remove old policies and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21036

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

News

… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … available from WMU Fulbright Scholar liaison Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details

News

… responded. "The response from employees campuswide was tremendous," says Jan Van Der Kley , vice president for … be submitted has been extended to Thursday, Jan. 15 , and material received by that date also will be forwarded to the firm. A complete list of positions for which a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21034

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… And that assignment won't be far from her roots.  Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage.   It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned … the 2023 graduate of Black River Public High School.  "I was able to 'fly,' well really 'crash' in a simulator, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

News

… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in … Employee of the Year and Student Advisor of the Year awards.   Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year   Mario …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Western community stands in support of Ukraine

News

… support of Ukraine Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland, associate director of external scholarships … alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. Sergeeva was a Fulbright Fellow and graduated from Western in 2017 … in the country is unconscionable," WMU President Edward Montgomery , Faculty Senate President Marilyn Kritzman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, … budgeting, registration systems, event scheduling, branding materials and communication with visiting universities,” …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference