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President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… born from a belief in the power of education to create social mobility and change lives—not just during a student’s … the Okanagan Charter, an international well-being framework. Western was one of the first 25 in the nation to make … tenure.  These efforts “took thousands of people working every day to make it happen,” the outgoing president …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

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

Information Technology

… and accessing—it’s more dynamic.” Jose Ortiz-Martinez works as a Tech One at WMU’s Technology Help Desk—helping … become a stepping stone into the tech world, offering valuable experience and people skills that will serve him well … your journey at the  Technology Help Desk  and gain valuable experience while supporting your fellow Broncos! …

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

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… companies that have a great business model and a higher social purpose. Walker, a 2023 finance graduate from … pursuits in college, WMU’s Starting Gate. “The workshops and support from Starting Gate have been pivotal … to connect with mentors, allowing me to gain valuable external perspectives that have greatly contributed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lori Henrickson, MiSTEM … University has become the fiscal agent for MiSTEM Network Region 1, which strives to make STEM learning more … and Van Buren counties. WMU will be building upon previous work established by the Kalamazoo Regional Educational …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU was fueled by the commitment to education of her hard-working single parent. "There was no question about it - I … her to believe politics "wasn't for me," but she loved the work, and credits Upton with providing her a major career … email was still a novelty. During her more than six years working with Upton, Moore earned a master's degree at George …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Thursday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 4. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002

Reading of award-winning play aims to raise awareness

News

… cannot gain citizenship for a foreign-born spouse, receive social security survivor benefits or file a joint tax …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2480

Edwin Lee Gibson's one-man show comes to campus

News

… Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. "Five 'Til" is a social commentary on the connection between the education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10161

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 5. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… mission I won't turn it down." KCR4s originated from the social justice organizing process used by Interfaith … high-quality early education. Currently, the program works with 26 preschools serving over 1,200 students by … in the KCR4s preschools, they are earning really valuable experience because their internships meet the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088