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Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan
News
… WMU employees on criteria ranging from paths to professional advancement to workplace culture. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top … released Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 . “This honor belongs to every faculty and staff … the list of top places to work in Michigan; WMU ranked No. 16 overall. Western employs nearly 4,000 faculty and staff …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025
Why I Give: The Elshafeis
W Magazine
… if you will—when they received any help, whether financial or otherwise, and they let that emotion grow, that’s … at the Miller Fountain following commencement in 2015. Today, Lulu is cultivating her joy for helping others as a … me to be a better person.” ■ Contact: Amie Heasley June 25, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870
Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees
University Libraries
… Fox and Dr. Kate Langan received KARE awards, a peer-nominated award that recognizes knowledgeable, accessible, … and empathetic customer service. Cherise Fox, coordinator, user services As a coordinator in our User Services … is what drives us.” Contact: Sara Volmering September 30, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards
Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… launches Spring Guest Lecture Series Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Western Michigan … State University, will speak Feb. 5. His remarks titled “China’s First Communist and the United States: Li Dazhao’s … His lecture titled “Aboard Ships Bound for Oblivion: Early Modern Entrances of the African into China” are scheduled for …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring
Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… team must pass scrutineering (technical inspections and dynamic tests) to earn the opportunity to compete in the … far we’ve come.” Walega helped rebuild the student organization following the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunseeker started … car they built that will race for the first time in summer 2024. Walega worked closely with Sunseeker’s 2023-24 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445
WMU supply chain students secure first place at Operation Stimulus Competition
Haworth College of Business
… students from Western Michigan University’s supply chain management program earned first place at Colorado State … students. With a new curriculum and improved student organization, it’s no wonder the program continues to flourish, … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Abbie Griffith April 10, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75345
From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities
News
… From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities Submitted … to Western, the Indian Student Association was the organization that approached me. And they were the ones who made … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn April 25, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474
Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education
News
… to stay in Michigan, making the University a top talent producer for the Great Lakes state. “Developing a workforce … Council. “At Western, our success in retaining talent regionally is found not only in the quality education we provide … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn April 26, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483
Alumni classnotes, fall 2023
W Magazine
… “L.A. Dangerous” (Book Baby Publishing Co., 2023), a fictional noir crime story that takes place in 1969 in Los … received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organizational Behavior Management Network of the Association of … the School of Information for a term that starts Jan. 1, 2024. Joanne Ardovini, PhD ‘97, was appointed provost, vice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618
Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Michigan University faculty have been selected for the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Dr. Lisa Paulius and … S. Gilmore School of Music, will engage in prestigious international research and academic collaboration. Advancing … materials for a concert retrospective highlighting 100 years of Azerbaijani music, which he will present on …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees