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Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School

News

… approved an affiliation agreement July 18 that will allow the private Thomas M. Cooley Law School to become the … as well as its fit with WMU's strategic plan. "Today, there are 82 public universities with law schools accredited by … means Cooley would remain an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity but would become known as the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244

Sunlight and Shadow exhibit evokes calm and contemplation

College of Health and Human Services

… by Kalamazoo artist Melody Allen, will be on display in the College of Health and Human Services second floor art … of the shadows.” To her, the objects and their shadows are equally important.  In order to elevate their … at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in 2000. Since 2005, she has shown her works in numerous juried shows and solo …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/sunlight-shadow

Associate Director Student Professional Development and Success

Human Resources

… Student Professional Development and Success Job code 010615 Pay grade F Pay type Exempt/salaried General summary Leads … in professional and leadership development, including career readiness, life skills, emotional intelligence, … Establishes policies and procedures to effectively achieve the goal of student professional and leadership …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010615

Supporting libraries through collaboration

University Libraries

… that drives academic excellence and discovery. However, their work doesn’t stop at the campus borders. Our library … access to descriptions of their premodern manuscripts and are “ dedicated to enhancing access and appreciation ” of … make new discoveries, and libraries can learn more about what they hold,” adds Steuer. “This is particularly …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-supporting-libraries

Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

News

… on Dr. Ricky Stull, right, works in his lab after receiving the NSF's CAREER Award. Undergraduate students in Stull's biochemistry … something that is completely unknown, that we have no idea what the answer will be, because no one's ever done it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536

Bob Hercules ’79 sees Maya Angelou film selected for 2016 Sundance Film Festival

College of Arts and Sciences

… for this year's Sundance Film Festival , which premiered there on January 26.   “It is an incredible honor to have … of peace, humility, and freedom—but parts of her story are not well known, says the website on the film. The Maya … Circuit. Hercules’ acclaimed Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2005) won the Special Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hercules-sundance-fest

Russ Kavalhuna

Office of the President

… Russ Kavalhuna Russ Kavalhuna President Office (269) 387-2351 Fax (269) 387-2355 Send an email Location 3065 Seibert … Building, Mail Stop 5202 Mailing address Office of the President Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan … accountability and collaboration, President Kavalhuna’s career spans aviation, law and education. A former commercial …

https://wmich.edu/president/directory/kavalhuna-russ

Meet Our Acquisitions Team: Tyler Cloherty

Medieval Institute Publications

… a range of scholarly genres, including popular culture, the performing arts, civil war history, literary theory and … the work of non-native English speakers. Tyler says that what she enjoys most about being an acquisitions editor for … press. "Projects backed by academic rigor and great writing are always wonderful," she explains, "but proposals that …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2023/04/tyler

Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December

News

… climbed past $2.8 million in November and December, driving the year-to-date total of externally funded awards to more … service grants Public service grants made up the lion's share of the most recent two-month total, topping $1.7 million, followed by grants for instruction at $553,939. Notable public service grants included a $588,698 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203

Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class

News

… (not verified) on Non-traditional students benefit from the completely online lecture and lab. KALAMAZOO—A Western … at home in a budget-friendly manner," Paskin says. "There are some options out there, but the lab for each student … important for everyone to have a general understanding of what goes on inside the human body." Contact: Mark Schwerin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402