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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … using drones. The goal is to improve safety in campus-like settings by expanding surveillance coverage, with an …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty
DEI Glossary
College of Arts and Sciences
… etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time and a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization Cultural Competency - set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that … affiliation or group Equity - fairness or justice in the way people are treated Gender - sex sense and the …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/dei-glossary
Career-Ready
Career-Ready
… as a first officer for Allegiant Air through its career-pathway Accelerate program—Rebekah successfully parlayed her WMU … Elizbia find a home at Western. Now she’s paying it forward at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic … and Future Teachers of Color while pursuing her degree. Set to graduate in 2024, Breyana already has a job with the …
https://wmich.edu/career-ready
Lauren Dani: Selling solutions
Haworth College of Business
… home décor general store. I started going with them when I was 12 years old, and I loved everything about the experience. I remember always thinking that the sales reps from the companies we … and I could not be more excited. This position will help set me up for success, as I will be able to assist the sales …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079
Championing diversity and innovation
College of Arts and Sciences
… diversity, along a road that starts in Detroit and ends in Washington, D.C., lies A Tiffany M. Moore's remarkable … welcomes innovators from around the world. Her path to WMU was fueled by the commitment to education of her … and on the field. Diversity is about changing your default settings and opening the aperture, recognizing that the …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
News
… (not verified) on Alexia Alexander shows off her state award certificate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Midwest Association … and outreach in WMU's Student Financial Aid office, was announced in May as MASEA's pick for Michigan's top … We collaborate on our agenda items ahead of time and set aside one-hour blocks to meet face-to-face," another …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services
News
… Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … in the National Institutes of Health. Cisler says he was drawn to the WMU position by the caliber of the college, … a community to continue those efforts." The breadth of this set of health and human service disciplines, Cisler says, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964
WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement
News
… Saturday, April 28 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. Montgomery will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521
Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li
College of Education and Human Development
… plaque underneath the Oregon Trail Maple tree. President Edward Montgomery at the tree memorial dedication. … Mich.—On March 1 , a memorial tree dedication ceremony was held to honor Dr. Ming Li, the late dean of the … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart,” says Montgomery. Due in large part to Li's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923
Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab
News
… Lab is positioned to help organizations understand the assets and needs of the people participating in the programs … and write reports, among many other tasks. Along the way, they develop skills in critical thinking, cultural … finance and leadership and business strategy, explains, “I want to go into investment banking. I appreciate being able …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006