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STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction

College of Arts and Sciences

… had connections in Gobles, which is a Project Lead The Way school currently offering three biomedical courses … students participated in a 25-minute science lecture, a 10-minute biological sciences career information session … in those subjects. As a result, President Barack Obama has set a priority of increasing the number of students and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

News

… up culinary creations at Western Michigan University for 12 years now. Rob Powers labels food that he's packaged for … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

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

News

… Libraries. Both officially began their service in August 1964 under WMU President James W. Miller. In honor of their … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … good people who make things happen," she continues. "Every set of freshmen and transfer students, every student seeking …

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

Animals on Campus Policy

Policies

… Animals on Campus Policy Policy number 18-01 Responsible office Office of the Vice President of … a diagnosed disability, typically in group or facility settings such as hospitals, assisted living homes, and … areas open to the public such as streets, lawns, or sidewalks are not Controlled Spaces.   Handler: the owner or …

https://wmich.edu/policies/animals-on-campus

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two … and professional focus in public health in the past 10 years or so.” McMorrow will also train health … and learn from another school of public health in a global setting and, hopefully, plant roots for more sustained …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

News

… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see … in music therapy from Western Michigan University in May 2018, found her calling at Hospice of Michigan . "I think the … different practicums, so I got a really great variety of settings with patients," she says. "I got to work with kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Award (posthumous) at the 27th annual Alumni Awards on Oct. 10, 2025 . "The success and impact of the college is best … of football is transformative. As head coach of the Massachusetts Pirates, he led the newly formed team to a 11-5 …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

On The Town

Theatre

… Stage Manager:  Taylor Matthews* Costume Designer:  Kathryn Wagner Sound Designer:  Meg Schelling* Lighting/Projections … Flossie: Madison Bouwer Uperman: Mason Gratton Workman 1: Gerard Wells Emcee: Chris Graham Friend: Isabella Abuan … RSO Showcase, TSA; Hair and Makeup Head, Legally Blonde; Set Designer, 12 Angry Jurors. WMU Debut! Eren Overmeyer …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/onthetown-program

Addressing Common Areas of Concern

Housing and Residence Life

… resolving the situation. Encourage your student to work toward solving his or her own problems, but know that your … events and meet people. On a campus of more than 21,000 students, no one will be completely isolated and … of it takes time and self-discipline to figure out the new set of academic expectations, but help is also available. …

https://wmich.edu/housing/parents/concerns

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

News

… students have made their home in a special communal setting off campus. It’s similar to a college dorm—single … or visitor in assisted-living and nursing homes.  “But this was very unique,” she says. “I wasn’t volunteering and … chosen for the project moved into Clark in August 2016 and move out in April 2018. Throughout that period, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636