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Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
College of Arts and Sciences
… in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … focus more on the environment and sustainability. “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of national and state parks,” she says. “And …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928
University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18
News
… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805
Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
News
… as well as leadership and business strategy . When Coleman was tasked with completing 15 hours of community service for his business ethics and sustainability class, he knew he wanted to work with the Refugee Outreach Collective . One …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332
Administrator elected to national engineering board
News
… in the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was elected by the society's membership to chair the Council … annual conference in June in Columbus. The association was founded in 1893 and is the only national engineering … engineering process design, engineering education, and service learning in engineering. At WMU, Kline is a tenured …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981
Bert Carr obituary
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… Western Michigan University staff member, died June 10 . He was 90. Carr, of Vicksburg, joined the WMU staff in 1979 and retired in 1990 after 11 years of service to the University. He was a vehicle mechanic for the Department of Facilities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35093
Pilot training program recognized for excellence
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… Transportation Association's 2018-19 Industry Excellence Awards recognized WMU's aviation programs for outstanding … field. This is the first year WMU has been chosen for the award and the first time a four-year institution has been … to individuals and organizations that demonstrate superior service to the aviation business community, particularly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459
John Bennett obituary
News
… staff in 1972 and retired in 1990 after nearly 18 years of service to the University. At the time of his retirement, he was a shift supervisor in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support services. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46240
The Vital Role of Therapy Dogs: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Moe
College of Health and Human Services
… in Dr. Moe’s HOL 5300 course, Seminar in Animal Assisted Services – Munoz saw this as an opportunity to create a new … dealing with trauma and stress. She highlighted heartwarming stories, best practices and the importance of … to shed light on such an important topic while spreading awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the vital …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/munoz
WMU’s first Universitywide military scholarship available
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… The Veterans and Dependents Scholarship is a need-based award and will be available to those currently serving, those … or restrictions regarding major, minor or branch of service. Eligible students must apply by Saturday, April 1. Students awarded the scholarship will be notified by May 1. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35092
Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning
Haworth College of Business
… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit. On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive … with both technical expertise and unrelenting customer service. When the current owner was looking to exit the …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund