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President's cabinet reviewing more than 60 ideas to transform WMU

News

… community organizations. "Ideas that come from the bottom up are the best ideas," Montgomery said in establishing the … of the University address. With his announcement, he set up a $1 million fund that would be used to support the winning proposals. Preference, he said, would be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43888

In the business of making a difference

News

… distinctively bold, fun and uniquely expressive. After a couple of years retailing other brands, they launched their … brick-and-mortar store in Grand Rapids, 300-plus original designs and nearly $2 million in annual sales. A 2008 Haworth … this world a better place." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 11, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

All-You-Can-Eat Sweets in Japan

Study Abroad

… Japan   Imagine: a buffet of desserts, all lined-up, ready for the taking. Well, I didn’t have to imagine it, … started counting down!   Here you can see a citrus mini-cupcake, lemon glaze cake, mini strawberry cream cake, a … much, but everything else was delicious!   Round Two Going up for round two, life was good. I decided to try a few more …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/08/gettigallyoucaneatjapan

Commitment and Enthusiasm

Lee Honors College

… in Lawrence, and my husband Ben, a native Kansan, grew up a Kansas City Chiefs fan. The Chiefs will host their … I was writing my first Dean’s Corner of the semester, he suggested I write about Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, … makes him so valuable as a leader is that he never gives up—the Chiefs were losing by double digits in all three of …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/01/commitment

Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship

College of Aviation

… cost and performance data. NBAA Charities and Jet Support annually award up to $5,000 to an undergraduate student who is officially … essay 2. applicant resume 3. unofficial transcript 4. one signed letter of recommendation.  Completed application must …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/07/nbaamanagement

Lee Honors College student Nadia Famiano publishes first book: Julie Loves to Dance

Lee Honors College

… works.  Though she does not have any official projects up next, Nadia shares that she always has at least a few … goal is to be a children’s librarian and she’d love to wind up at the Portage District Library—back where it all …

https://wmich.edu/honors/studentscorner/2023/10/nadiafamiano

University Instructional Supports

Teaching and Learning

… University Instructional Supports Outside of WMU Teaching and Learning, the WMU campus … resources, citing sources, research projects, class assignments and more. Connect in person or by video chat, … students at Western Michigan University. Courses are designed to help students become fluent in change and driven …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/consultations-facilitations/uni-instructional-supports

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… professional goals.  “Winning this scholarship has great significance for me. It’s not only about the financial support, but also a sign of the hard work I have put into my college studies so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… is key to our   ‘Make   it in Michigan’   strategy of supporting jobs, growing local businesses, and fostering …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… "I'll just say that I am spoiled," admits Lisak who grew up in Otsego, Mich., about 20 miles northwest of Western's … adjacent to the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field -- also home to the WMU College of Aviation.    In … teach classes as a "sub" when needed, and eventually be assigned his own litany of courses to oversee.    He also …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2022/01/lisak