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WMU foster youth effort boosting its role as national training resource

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… WMU foster youth effort boosting its role as national training resource Submitted by … University's successful program that helps former foster care youth find college success is getting national kudos and … self-sustaining, WMU Fostering Success organizers are launching an intense fundraising effort to secure grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33567

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America … negative impact that our internal combustion vehicles are having on the global climate," says Pancella, who leads …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

Early registration extended for livable communities conference

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… livable communities conference Submitted by Deanne Puca on Mindell KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Early registration has been extended … and people with disabilities, public transportation and shared use mobility, pedestrian and bicycle transportation, … options. In addition, graduate students will share their research on numerous transportation topics and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements Submitted … Lyman , retired senior vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and former dean of the College of Aviation. … mater to serve as a mentor and role model to students who are part of the organization he founded. He also has served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost … Nov. 17 . Names of eligible contributors whose pledge cards are returned to the president's office, Mail Stop 5202, by … Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. Collection bins are available in buildings throughout campus. Books for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni … achievements throughout their college experience. Students are recognized for their leadership, success and … between WMU student groups and these administrative areas: Academic Affairs, Development and Alumni Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … with the Southwest Michigan César E. Chávez Committee and area businesses to stage a banquet on or around Chávez' … exemplifies the same ideals of justice and equality show by civil rights and social justice icons Chávez, Martin

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and … women of color and women with family responsibilities. “We are excited to have these 20 impressive universities expand … in STEM fields at four-year institutions. Other research shows when underrepresented students are taught by diverse …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… purchase 10 homes on Bellevue Place and Oakland Drive that are immediately adjacent to the north edge of the … purchase had been approved by the WMU Board of Trustees in January. While the University had no long-term plans for … District Commission. The homes targeted for demolition are not considered historic homes, but the property does …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

WMU equestrian team wins first-ever collegiate regional title

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… WMU equestrian team wins first-ever collegiate regional title Submitted by … for 2014-15 out of 13 teams in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's Zone 6, Region 4. A 'huge accomplishment' … riders on the WMU team who will compete at the zone level are Katie Anderson , Lauren Bules , Brenna Cooper , Jordan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22606