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Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

News

… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … Western’s Dining Services, including creating manuals and set-up guides. “He is always so upbeat and friendly, and our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

In memory of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… Dr. Ming Li Memorial Fund . ABOUT DR. MING LI Dr. Ming Li was the dean of the College of Education and Human … and implemented several innovative programs. “Dean Ming Li was a transformative leader of the College of Education and … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery. Due in …

https://wmich.edu/education/li

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman … Troy, Michigan, Samantha McGrath of Canton, Michigan, Kyle Wade of Marshall, Michigan, and Alden Wichman of South Lyon, … of the strategies used in real life. This is what set us up for success in the competition,” she says. RISING …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or specific screen times for children. … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.”  The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … person for the first time during the center's grand opening set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Campus. On the side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint … Zenz himself understands the importance of building a broad set of professional skills. While earning his degree in art, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

News

… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … separate bodies of work in dialogue with each other and to set a long-range research agenda centered on our common …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

2016-17

Western News

… frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years; Digital system set to streamline faculty activity reports, CV updates; … trip in Panama; Summer facilities-related projects underway; On Campus with Tammi Maner. Western News, May 25, 2017 … Aquinas students to earn WMU degrees; Construction underway on wayfinding initiative; On Campus with Peter Thompson. …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2016-17

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … a master’s degree from WMU in industrial engineering. “They wanted to come here but it was still hard. I couldn’t even … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

The House That Will Not Stand

Theatre

… Scenic Designer: Dave Nofsinger Costume Designer: Kathryn Wagner Sound Designer: Landen Yocum Stage Manager: Alexander Matthews CAST Beartrice Albans: * Dwandra Nickole Lampkin Agnes Albans: Arise Rock Maude Lynn … of color surviving within a deeply restrictive society set in New Orleans in 1836. The play begins with both …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/house-will-not-stand-program