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WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… exercises at WMU. Montgomery will present a total of 1,734 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,260 at the bachelor's level, 443 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Weekly campus United Way drawings continue as book drive surpasses goal

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… Way Book-It drive. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Those vying for a prize of $30,000 toward the purchase of a new car have until Friday, Nov. 10 , to donate to … Way campaign. Pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43733

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… reproduce. Their foray into the life cycles and importance of these dwindling creatures prompted the duo to create a home for them at WMU, with valuable construction assistance from student employees Zachary Smith and Cameron Youngs. Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator house was built by, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… Western Michigan University's Solution Squad, which is part of Merze Tate College , these student success navigators are … alumna Dr. Merze Tate . Mo Brooks "If you look at the story of Merze Tate, it's one of struggle, hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The shoreline of West Michigan is known for its beauty, but the diverse … Tiffany Schriever Dr. Tiffany Schriever , an assistant professor of biological sciences as well as environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52560

WMU medieval historian to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… who has carved out an international reputation for his body of new scholarship will be honored by the University as an emerging scholar. Dr. Luigi Andrea Berto , associate professor of history, will be honored with the Emerging Scholar Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26778

Faculty Senate announces leadership for 2014-16

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Most members of the board will be serving two-year terms. KALAMAZOO, … Board. Except for the immediate past president, members of the board have been elected to serve two-year terms. Executive Board officers President— Dr. C. Dennis Simpson , professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18487

Noted scholar's talk to focus on black identity

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… and researcher in the psychology and identity development of various cultural minorities will speak at Western … Thursday, April 9 . Dr. William E. Cross Jr. , a professor of both higher education and counseling psychology at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22866

Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended

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… key areas. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo County and state of Michigan health officials have recommended avoiding outdoor activities after dusk due to local cases of the rare but serious mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468

Valley Dining Center to celebrate its LEED Gold certification

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… president for student affairs; Judy Gipper , WMU director of Dining Services; and Cheri Holman , executive director of the West Michigan chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Members of the WMU Core …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50316