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In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity

News

… of the year for the organization. Saturday’s popular vendor alley features organizations and businesses, as well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. There will also be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed Submitted by Kayla Lambert on Cybersecurity … in cybersecurity is the growing need to secure renewable energy systems, smart infrastructure and connected devices,” says …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Annual bike race to be held on Parkview Campus

News

… attracts 250 to 300 cyclists from the Midwest and awards $5,000 in cash prizes—is the Saturday event of the SW … no registration required. Gift cards valued at $25 will be awarded to the first 25 new cyclists to register for the … Kalamazoo. Smoked Down BBQ will serve as the official food vendor of the race and will be on-site from 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46948

Kalamazoo Pride event celebrates diversity

News

… performers are still being added. Saturday's popular vendor alley features affirming and inclusive organizations and businesses, as well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. There will also be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24632

2015 Medieval Congress free for local residents who register early

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Attendees peruse a vendor's collection at the 2014 conference. KALAMAZOO, … than 70 publishers, used book dealers, artists and other vendors. There also will be some 100 business meetings and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23237

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad’s drive for success

News

… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … sit here and talk about life? Cool.' Just having a support system like that means the world." A number of internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

WMU historian earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to research early American law in England

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU historian earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to research early American law in England Submitted by … Hadden has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award that will take her to the United Kingdom for six months … the center of the development of the United States’ legal system. “At this point in my scholarly career, I have …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/08/fulbright-sally-hadden

College of Education and Human Development to celebrate four outstanding alumni at 2026 Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… to celebrate four outstanding alumni at 2026 Alumni Awards Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Kelly Alvarez, recipient of the 2026 Golden Apple Award Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker, recipient of the Keystone … practices. Her leadership also contributed to the health system receiving national recognition for its commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/09/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2026

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… hosted the Great Lakes Regional Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) conference in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference