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Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
W Magazine
… the shining star on his high school football team, he’s shown brilliance as a CEO that surpasses bursts of speed or … “If people believe you care about them because you do, and they understand you’re willing to make the same … including Haworth and Eaton Corporation, where his father worked as an engineer. “I walked through some places and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention
News
… Western Michigan University and Gun Lake Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about … reduce stigma and have community conversations about how to address suicide prevention," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and primary investigator on the grant. "We are focused …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452
Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO
News
… groups to socialize as well as recognize the hard work and dedication of WMU staffers. APA-PSSO awardees … members with five or less years of service to WMU (nominees do not need to be APA members) Wayne H. Pushie , manager of … members with five or more years of service to WMU (nominees do not need to be APA members) Paige Warner , administrative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651
New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’
W Magazine
… who will graduate this summer with a Master of Social Work degree. “It’s important to have a comprehensive lens to … all these opportunities to lend a sharper lens to what we do,” says Weaver. “The focus has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901
Celebrating and preserving 75 years of ROTC history at Western Michigan University
University Libraries
… Mike Evans (left) and Tom Vance (right) created 10 volumes documenting the history of Western's ROTC program and cadets … are here [at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center], that showed the cadets were being commissioned and what branches … cases, they couldn’t find information about former cadets. However, approximately 51% of known cadets now have …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/celebrating-preserving-75-years-rotc-history
Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience
W Magazine
… connection to the University,” Stanley says. “Meeting and working alongside incredible Bronco alumni reinforced how meaningful it is to give back to the place that shaped … vice chair Shani Penn, BBA ‘00; and late WMU trustee and donor William Pickard, BS ‘64. Though new to her current …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience
Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts
University Libraries
… Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and … new tours focused on the Vine Historic District and Downtown Historical Markers. Each walk lasts between 60 and … Sports initially started to get people more active before work but quickly became an attraction for the entire …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724
WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph
College of Aviation
… comprehensive presentation on the internet. That's how Joseph, a 2020 graduate of Liberty High School in Jersey … aviation program, using the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown to take the time to do some higher-education research. … me with like-minded individuals and expanded my network," she says. "It also feels great to give back to my …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph
Counseling Services helping students cope with pandemic-related anxiety, stress
News
… pandemic-related anxiety and stress, and is committed to doing so for the duration of this crisis and beyond. Located … They are scheduling crisis appointments, continuing to work with established clients and helping students now … says Fuller. “We are working very hard to plan carefully how to continue to support all WMU students during this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58671
Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.
News
… ceremony. The day's activities will focus on building networks of colleges around such topics as promoting … of college graduates in STEM fields. Groundbreaking course work WMU's Dunn will be a panelist for one session that … came from Cecilia Muñoz who is director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, "on behalf of President Obama and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444