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… alumni relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kristen DeVries KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a national search, … Western Michigan University has named an experienced fundraising executive to provide strategic leadership and … efforts, alumni engagement and foundation enterprise. Kristen R. DeVries , previously vice president for …

… diligence and perseverance … and a lot of studying. But it isn’t only calculations, reading and lab work. Sometimes, … Beasley, Zachary Hansen, Andy Kaczmar, Chase Roberts, Chris Rohen, Derek Ronayne and Willis Seifert, all chemical engineering students in Western’s …

… If weather conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming fall in mid-October to mid-November. Fire's … various plant species to grow more vigorously and discouraged others that were not adapted to fire. "Without …

… provided free dance classes to children who wouldn't otherwise have access to arts education. WMU dance students at the Reserva Cerro Ancón in Ancón, Panama. (Photo credit: Allison Yates) This was the second year WMU students have participated in the …

… and Dunn In addition to the induction of new members, this year's 25 Year Club gala featured special recognition for … certificates to each of the 25 Year Club inductees, in what is scheduled to be his final participation in the event as WMU's president. Club …

… plan—identifying the University as a learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged university. The Gold … meaningful and provided an end product that would serve this University well," said Dr. Jody A. Brylinsky , associate … Academic excellence. Inclusive excellence and equity. Discovery and collaboration. Sustainable stewardship. Those …

… to solve a truly wicked problem." The second annual transdisciplinary design contest asked teams of five to work collaboratively across institutional and disciplinary boundaries to create a circular economy—a … , biomimicry specialist with the Biomimicry Institute. Nathan Shedroff , program chair for MBA programs at the …

… Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not … revealed only after her death. Hearron, a renowned biostatistician for the Upjohn Co., died Nov. 29. Her estate included a $2 million gift to WMU that will establish the Arthur E. and Martha S. Hearron College of Fine Arts …

… employees for a total of 1,202 members. The membership list is posted online at wmich.edu/hr/25yearclub . This year's inductees Joyce A. Alexander , finance assistant, …

… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … awards in American higher education. Fifteen of this year's incoming scholars received a Presidential … or the individuals for whom the scholarships were established. The 2012 recipients were announced in July. The …