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Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… the most prominent voices in journalism today on a variety of national news topics, including the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in … him into its alumni academy. The College of Arts and Sciences also is honoring him with an alumni achievement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

Special education major earns outstanding student award

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the College of Education and Human Development has been selected to … students in her program. "She is also an active member of the campus community," one peer nominator wrote, … at WMU. In addition, she served in 2016-17 as president of WMU's Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44996

Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November

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… 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 , in the Multicultural Center of the Trimpe Building. During this interactive presentation, Dr. James M. Croteau, professor at WMU in Counselor Education and Counseling … Valley Community College, will speak about personal and professional journeys at the intersections of race, religion, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837

Albert E. Castel III obituary

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… Puca on Albert E. Castel III Albert E. Castel III , professor emeritus of history, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. He … the faculty in 1960 and retired in 1991 after 31 years of service to the University. He was a professor of history, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22704

'West Side Story' tour features two Kalamazoo performances

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… Auditorium Nov. 13-14 KALAMAZOO—The hit Broadway revival of "West Side Story" is coming to Western Michigan …   millerauditorium.com "West Side Story" tells the story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to … that surrounds them. "West Side Story" is viewed as one of the greatest love stories of all time, and remains …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2980

Saudi Students Association named best member group nationwide

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… University Saudi Students Association best member out of more than 300 Saudi student groups nationwide. The WMU club was selected "in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding and distinguished leadership" for the … Alaqeel , who served as association president and president of the Saudi Students Union in Michigan during the 2013-14 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20073

WMU's Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary

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… wiith a conference program that "rivals any in the history of the event," according to Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and director of the food and consumer package …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22121

WMU quarterback Zach Terrell wins National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy

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… named the 2016 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete of the Year and recipient of the William Campbell Trophy. The three-year captain is … Terrell graduated cum laude in 3.5 years while leading one of the Mid-American Conference's best offenses. Terrell is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36814

Dance students return from service trip in Panama

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… the second year WMU students have participated in the nonprofit service program, Movement Exchange, which provides … United States. The student "dance diplomats" spent the week of May 7-14 dancing, learning and inspiring young people by … and teaching classes with dance majors at the University of Panama, taking a contemporary/aerial dance class from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40282

Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit

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… in Billings' documentary " Painting Dreams: The Story of Johnson Simon ." Recently recognized with a national … quest to overcome, through his craft, the challenges of cerebral palsy. At the same time, it showcases Billings' … As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he had an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044