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Western honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship

News

… honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship Submitted by Deanne Puca on President … and recognize $15,000 that was donated to the organization over the summer through the sale of Operation Hat … Hat Trick will exceed $4.5 million in donations in 2024 to fill critical gaps in care for the military and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73306

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… Thursday, May 23 . Students  Genesis   Griffin  and  Breyana   Wilson , alongside  Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson , … University employees. Adkison-Johnson will be receiving a 2024 Women of Achievement Award which is given to women in … multiple agencies, family court, medical and legal organizations across the country to strengthen their abilities to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship

College of Education and Human Development

… Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship Submitted by Chris … innovative ideas capable of positively  impacting K-12 education through research that challenges the current … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels April 22, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75423

Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education

College of Education and Human Development

… alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06,   is the recipient of the 2024 James B. Binko Award for Outstanding Geography … Geographic Alliance, Barry's innovative teaching methods made him a standout choice for the award. Integrating … received enhanced and engaging geographic learning. Additionally, through collaborations with the U.S. Coast Guard and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event Submitted by Chris Hybels on … hosted the inaugural, "MTTC Study Night" event on  March 18 . Competing against each other in trivia to answer sample … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels April 2, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test

College of Education and Human Development

… as a second/other language, high schoolers were also introduced to Western's campus, programs and resources. "Our … also in reading and writing," says  Lisa   Gardner , coordinator of English Language Learner and World Languages at … , visit  WMU News  online.   Contact: Chris Hybels April 2, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… relocated our education collections to Waldo Library in 2021. This change has helped us serve you more effectively by … a short walk from Sangren Hall—making it easier to navigate, discover research and get expert support. Since … and relocated its collections to Waldo Library. In fall 2025, the Swain Library began its transition to the Swain …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Foundation Film Series to begin in December Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute … In the film, the swordsman receives his first assassination request in years, but the target is unexpected—a cat …   Contact: Beth Walton Braaksma November 24, 2024

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping Submitted by Chris Hybels on Gabriella Ford … sciences course. In the course, students create and manage a small business in family and consumer science … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels January 3, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- The Haenicke Institute …   Contact: Beth Walton Braaksma November 15, 2024

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector