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Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University for more than academics. It was about finding a place that would support her through … and encouraged to belong,” she says.  “Choosing WMU was choosing a community that values people first, a place … family. Trivedi plans to graduate in the spring of 2027. After, she intends to pursue a Ph.D. in finance . Nine out …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

Richard L. McAnaw obituary

News

… of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . He was 85. McAnaw joined the faculty in 1964 and retired in 1999 after 35 years of service to the University. From 1974 to 1978, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288

Giving to the college

College of Health and Human Services

… to the college Your gift to the College of Health and Human Services helps students become skilled practitioners, … shape tomorrow’s health and human services workforce.   Ways to give   Give online through WMU’s secure giving … Expanding access and affordability Scholarships and awards  Emergency support funds  Learning that transforms …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/giving

Additional Resources

Montgomery Essential Needs

… organization for fathers, by fathers. They offer one on one services and mentors, community classes and family events.  … Care Center The Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center (KDCCC) was established to provide free, part-time child care for … HIB Services, LGBTQ Services, Men's Health Care, Morning - After Pill, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines, and Women's …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/resources

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

News

… to include a fund used to offset tree removal on campus after extensive discussion during development projects. … includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare as a way to distinguish those institutions from college and … program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "Your entire campus community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2017

News

… directors. A veteran of various startup ventures, Rinvelt was previously the director of Ardesta, where he was engaged … by Snyder in June 2014, is a WMU alumnus who retired after a 26-year career with the Michigan State Police. After … colonel, serving as commanding officer of the Uniform Services Bureau and providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37698

John O. Norman obituary

News

… history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . He was 68. Norman joined the WMU faculty in 1989 and retired in 2017 after 27 years of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741

Field Experience

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… and active student engagement in teaching, research and service. It begins with the field programs first established … community groups in which students engage in community service learning, public education and outreach. Field … Sciences Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award . Projects include working with pastoralists in Kenya …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/academics/anthropology/field-experience

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

News

… at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. After completing high school at Bay City Central, Cathcart … to serve in the Special Forces in 2007. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

Equipment Library supports student success

University Libraries

… device for home use,” said Brandon Meissner , manager, User Services. “They said we saved them hundreds of dollars by …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library