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America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

News

… later this month to present a talk that focuses on how America is drifting further away from the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. Richard V. Reeves , who … team for the ambitious initiative, says considerable good work is currently being done to address each of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… Flynn on It’s not why the chicken crossed the road, but how drivers behaved when it did, that interests Dr. Ron Van … Much of the recognition Van Houten is receiving is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs on the … You've got to get people to believe first, because if they don't, they're going to fight it." Word quickly spread, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

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

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

News

… Many represented employees are contractually scheduled to work Sept. 3, since the University continues to provide … Monday, Sept. 1-3, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Kzoo Coney and Subway. … Auditorium ticket office is closed Monday, Sept. 3. Waldo Library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48656

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

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

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

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

News

… is truly remarkable and a testament to the high-quality work the students at 89.1 WIDR-FM produce every day,” says … Director: Ryan Misiak   Best Website: WIDR staff   Best Show Promotional Poster: Frank Copeland   Best Use of Sound … toward career success.   “Being at WIDR has opened so many doors for me,” he says. “The biggest way it has affected my …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

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