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For second year, WMU earns diversity award from national publication

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… For second year, WMU earns diversity award from national publication … an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion." WMU will be featured along with 82 other recipients in the … once again received this award," says Dr. Martha Warfield , WMU vice president for diversity and inclusion. "The HEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18906

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … finals at about 2:15 p.m. , says Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , WMU associate professor of geography and coordinator of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event … College Opportunity Day of Action Dunn will announce WMU's commitment to increase the college and career … aid paperwork at high schools whose counselors complete the WMU course. The new course, which was rolled out for fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460

Author Judy Wicks at WMU for National Campus Sustainability Day

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… Author Judy Wicks at WMU for National Campus Sustainability Day Submitted by Anne … are part of a series of events being coordinated by WMU's Office for Sustainability and sponsored in part by the … by invitation only, Wicks will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. with WMU students. Interactive workshop On Friday, Oct. 17 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19210

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards … University garnered nearly $2 million in grants in April, WMU trustees learned at their June 3 meeting. Grants for … Center for Livable Communities established last year at WMU in cooperation with four other universities. The work is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

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WMU students place first in high-profile national sales … Burnham (left) and Ross KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the … we would not have been able to bring home the gold for WMU without her support." Teammate Burnham says that, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading

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WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading … Members of the gown contingent include Dr. Daneen Wardrop , WMU professor of English, Hedy Habra , a WMU Spanish instructor and Melanie Crow , who teaches …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18690

Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

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… Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories Submitted by Anonymous … Both officially began their service in August 1964 under WMU President James W. Miller. In honor of their milestone, … invited to pose for commemorative pictures on campus in the WMU-themed Bernhard Center. DeRyke About Doralee N. DeRyke …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives … and inclusion, responsible for providing leadership in WMU’s diversity education planning, program development and … work in various capacities make me excited to return to WMU in this new capacity,” says Gregory. “I very much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by … Co., died Nov. 29. Her estate included a $2 million gift to WMU that will establish the Arthur E. and Martha S. Hearron … husband Arthur were devoted supporters of the fine arts at WMU, attending as many events as possible and establishing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654