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Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

News

… for military-connected students as they transition from service to country into academia,” says Kenneth Franks , … Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank a student veteran for their service is to … their journey and offer them a job after they graduate. I want to wish our student veterans the best as they start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

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

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… 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 … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …

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

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … year and homecoming queen her senior year. Her community service activities have included a variety of church-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

News

… academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … also held administrative positions at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498

Gibbs House hosts weekly volunteer days

Sustainability

… website. Letters and signatures are provided for community service hours. The permaculture research and design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46249

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award .   Awarded annually at Western’s Fall Award … right, receives an eagle feather for his leadership and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep commitment … at Western Michigan University: leadership grounded in service, innovation and a belief in every student’s … as a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year award. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board

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… who serves as vice chair of the WMU Board of Trustees, was elected to the Cooley board along with Richard F. … themselves in the legal profession, business and community service. Our students will benefit from their decades of … and their long association with our law school. I warmly welcome them to the board of WMU-Cooley Law School." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462

Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… annually organize Meet the Firms, a career fair geared toward students and employers in the accounting, finance and … status Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information … are so proud of the Gamma Rho chapter students and look forward to what the next year brings." Gamma Rho chapter Beta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… crucial to student vets." The data gleaned from that effort was combined with U.S. Education Department data, including … on Education recommendations on credits for military service and accomplishments. The 2015 rankings will be … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247