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Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and 2012 graduate of the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program has been awarded a Haenicke Institute for Global … she recalled. "The interdisciplinary nature of the program, along with the freedom to deepen my expertise in …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University's  Bronson School of Nursing and Kellogg Community College (KCC). The $2 million grant KCC … Michigan University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program tuition-free. Dr. Tonya Forbes , KCC vice president … a clear pathway for KCC students to transfer to the BSN program at WMU, with support from both institutions.” Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… The emphasis on global human resources in Western’s MBA program is what drew Kariappa to the University for her … assisting with Bendix CVS’s implementation of new benefits programs.  Mentors have played a crucial role for Kariappa throughout her time in the program. “ Dr. Jennifer Bott , who taught the Managing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… where he found a welcoming environment and a strong program in cybersecurity . Originally a computer science …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… grants launched in 2019. The Libraries expanded the grant program in 2022 to help faculty create open textbooks for …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/nine-oer-grants

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… Cybersecurity this year. To learn more about cybersecurity programs at WMU, visit wmich.edu/cybersecurity . For more …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Navy to new technology: Ricardo Campos is bridging the gap in technology and business

Haworth College of Business

… career fields, which is when I came across the CIS program at WMU Haworth. I learned that CIS is the bridge … his studies at WMU Haworth, Campos has seen all that his program has to offer. “The most exciting part about a future … to be.” WMU Haworth not only provides an in-depth academic program, but resources to support the students through it. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/computer-information-systemsricardo-campostechnology

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Knowles is now eyeing a similar internship and scholarship program with the Toronto International Film Festival.  “I … de Cannes. Western’s Film, Video and Media Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes … WMU Study Abroad   Western’s Film, Video and Media Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… Western Michigan University's child and family development program and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), is starting her career at Kalamazoo … supports Latinx residents in the region with events, programming and through their preschool, Escuelita Nuevo …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

News

… Western Michigan University's  nutrition and dietetics program , Fischer is confident he's landed squarely where … a son. That drew his attention to nutrition and dietetics programs closer to family back in northern Indiana. Once he saw Western's program had an emphasis on sustainability, he was sold. "I'd …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed