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Laura G. Manis obituary
News
… Center at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 18 . She was 93. Manis joined the staff in 1966 and retired in 1982 after 15 years of service to the University. She was instrumental in establishing the women's studies minor, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45875
Brenda L. Boerger obituary
News
… at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . She was 65. Boerger had worked in the Sindecuse Health Center. … to WMU in 2000 and retired in 2014 after nearly 15 years of service to the University. Services Services have taken place. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46803
Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond
Haworth College of Business
… how COVID-19 intersects with sustainability in a variety of ways. Some executives and academics fear social … like homelessness, poverty, access to clean drinking water and affordable health care. With the economy in … in their core values. “My primary teaching tool is service learning. Our students can’t help solve social and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155
WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations
College of Education and Human Development
… of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, has been awarded a five-year, $150,000 Langston University grant to … populations. The findings will be used by employment service agencies and employers as part of a five-year … a historically Black college/university, Peterson was part of a $4.6 million, five-year grant from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205
Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards
W Magazine
… firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. Doug Lepisto … management at WMU and co-founder of Sleeping Giant Capital, was named a “Newsmaker of the Year.” KALAMAZOO, … with identifying a $2 million growth opportunity. Now a services sales specialist with Dell Technologies, Cramer …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/regional-giants-sleeping-giant-capital-russ-kavalhuna
Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December
News
… learned at their Jan. 22 meeting. Grants for public service topped other categories, nearly reaching $1.5 … came in at $588,025. The largest public service grant was for $579,757 and was awarded by Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463
Finding success through scholarship support
College of Health and Human Services
… hands-on experience in her field. But behind the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John … Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to receive this scholarship, as it has been … creates pathways for future leaders in health and human services. …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee
Nadia Collins embraces opportunities in accounting
Haworth College of Business
… journey as an indirect tax intern with Gordon Food Service last May. In this position, she was responsible for two different projects related to … with her peers, while also learning to navigate tax software and analyze returns. She continued to broaden her …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/03/accountancynadia-collinsnaba
WMU's estimated 2014-15 operating budget set
News
… a 3.2 percent increase in tuition and required fees, which was also approved by trustees June 10. Major expense changes … in institutional support includes such items as debt service. Increases for student services, financial aid and public service activities also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16515
Student government offers free legal advice for students
News
… provides free legal advice for all WMU students on a walk-in basis. Kalamazoo attorney Jeff Dufon is available … civil or criminal infractions that they may encounter." The service provides free legal advice, not free legal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1585