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365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… 365 days of Dunbar Hall Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on It’s been one year since Dunbar Hall's grand … space for university-wide events, registered student organization meetings, or simply just spending time with a friend, … Annual Party and Leadership Awards ceremony in Dec. 2024. The award honors projects that “break the mold of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… complete an associate’s degree in cybersecurity from Washtenaw Community College before returning to Western ready to … to program on real equipment in CS 2230 (Computer Organization and Assembly Language),” says Ford about the hands-on … introducing children to his passion for the field. In July 2024, Ford worked as a 5th and 6th grade camp assistant for …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… with unique experiences across a multitude of educational platforms. He will teach the courses of Indigenous … knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor in the School of Social Work and … visit WMU News online. Contact: Cole Hinzmann September 30, 2024

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization

Jazz Studies

… WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … support will enhance the university's renowned Invitational Jazz Festival, which will now be known as the “Western … Haddad , Sir Roland Hanna , Billy Hart , Fred Hersch , and Rodney Whitaker recorded at his studio. Mr. Stites also …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

News

… Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ethan … From campus employment to registered student organizations (RSOs) to club sports, Cheatham has immersed himself … was a great advocate for me," says Cheatham, who spent the 2024-25 season with the team doing everything from breaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots Submitted by Cole Hinzmann on Karleigh Pleyer and … 40 minutes away."  Interested in aviation since childhood, she says "I always loved traveling, flying on airplanes … International (WAI) chapter and represented that organization on the Aviation Student Council.  "Being a part of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… vice president of global education Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Following a nationwide search, Western Michigan University welcomed an … Michigan University. Dr. Rosemary Max began her work July 14 as the new associate vice president of the Haenicke …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/global-education-max

Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/computer-engineering-fall-2024-graduate-camryn-ruiz

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

News

… on that field as a Super Bowl-winning coach, it was the pinnacle of Harbaugh’s career—a career that began with his … job at Western Michigan University. Coaching in his blood Harbaugh’s coaching career began in 1984 with little … lessons from his father and others on staff like Steve Szabo , Brady Hoke , Dan Ferrigno and Greg Mattison , as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for … efforts. Her appointment follows the departure of Dr. Paolo Zagalo-Melo in July. Academic affairs will launch a national … having an associate provost identified and in place by July 1, 2025. About Zeng  Zeng currently serves as the director …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/ying-zeng-interim-hige