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Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market was named in honor of Don Cooney , a longtime city commissioner and community … at Western Michigan University , where he taught social work and mentored countless students. His academic work

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

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… I learned that there was much more that I wanted to do at an airline than to solely fly; moreover, I realized … a person with managerial and marketing experience, I like how I can easily take what I am learning and apply it the … Wright says. “Having this understanding allows for the best work environment for everyone involved, and it also improves …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… Friday on a field trip. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors,” with the camp focused on reading, writing, Burmese … through ninth-grade students, and Mora focused his work with the sixth through ninth graders.  Todd Mora, shown working with students at the Sanford Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the … employees seeking initial certification or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. Western's College … paying districts and giving them grants so that folks who work in that district, who are committed to that community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

"Abandoned" - Anna LeChard

News

… "Abandoned" - Anna LeChard Submitted by Megan Looker on … makes me think of what it used to be. We still do not know how long our quarantine will last and who knows what things … will look like once it is over."   -Anna LeChard This artwork is part of WMU News' online Pandemic Art gallery. To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59471

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sue Ellen Christian works with interns and Kalamazoo Valley Museum staff on her … "Our democracy is threatened by misinformation. If citizens do not have a shared system of facts, they cannot govern … stations in ‘Wonder Media’ invite users to question how they get information and what information they decide to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… left to right: Jackson Distelrath, Basia Dangremond, Joe Grohowski, Amanda Velasquez, Amelia Dowswell and Gracey Henckel. Joe Grohowski and other … makes her want to explore even more opportunities to work outside in her field. "The Broncos Lead Internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… on his list for the future. But first, he's ready to learn how to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! … allows students to enroll in courses at the University's downtown Grand Rapids campus free of charge. Malone got to … orientation. "Dual enrollment probably had the single biggest impact on my path to academic success," he says, …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Exhibit curated by Lauren Rosati on display at the Richmond Center

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on A piece from the exhibit "Make/Do: Contemporary Artists Perform Craft" KALAMAZOO— Lauren … curator and writer, curated the exhibit "Make/Do: Contemporary Artists Perform Craft," which will be … Jan. 9 through Friday, Feb. 14 . "Make/Do" includes the work of five contemporary artists based in New York City. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12437

Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day

College of Education and Human Development

… and Design Association designed custom bandannas for the dogs at the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic. WMU Child Life Club brought donated toys and … College of Education and Human Development’s Cares Day and how to get involved next year, visit the Cares Day webpage . …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-human-development-cares-day-2025-kalamazoo-community