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WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep commitment … at Western Michigan University: leadership grounded in service, innovation and a belief in every student’s … as a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year award. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Campus engineer George Wilson dies

News

… manager in Facilities Management, died Oct. 22. He was 63. A WMU employee for more than 26 years, Wilson began … Campus Engineering Department. Prior to working at WMU, he was a nuclear reactor systems engineer for Newport News … professional engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

News

… on 2015 marks the third year that WMU has made the Washington Monthly list for top national universities. … one of the best higher education values in the Midwest by Washington Monthly magazine. The bimonthly magazine that … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361

Deloris Jordan Phillips

College of Health and Human Services

… Deloris Jordan Phillips Deloris Jordan Phillips was dedicated to building relationships and giving people … Work. She retired as an associate professor in 1996.  "She was a tough teacher," says Dr. Gary Matthews, WMU professor … was also passionate about race relations and community service. She was a member of the Salt & Pepper group, which …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/jordan-phillips

WMU and APICS to offer supply chain management lunch workshops

Haworth College of Business

… inventory management, sales and operations planning, warehousing, logistics and many other related topics. The … The courses will provide practical knowledge and take-away tools that will enable participants to implement supply … professionals to learn from one another and overcome industrial challenges. Currently, the chapter serves several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23336

World Agricultural Production

Economics

… Production Overview World Agricultural Production (WAP) is a monthly report produced by the United States … Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service. This report gives data on crop acreage, yield and … several commodities in major countries around the world. WAP reflects the estimates released in the USDA’s monthly …

https://wmich.edu/economics/world-agricultural-production

Colonel (R) Richard Andrew Sperling

College of Aviation

… of Honor Class of 2012 Colonel(R) Richard Andrew Sperling was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on July 4 th , 1942. After … During his military career Col. Sperling earned numerous awards including the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal w/22 OLC and a Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism when rescuing a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/sperling

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … 2025. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A community celebration, a sea of swag, a conduit to lifelong friendships and job connections, … all of that as well as to showcase their talents and their services.”   WMU President Russ Kavalhuna will kick off the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Fall Convocation and Luncheon

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… MI 49008 US constants/event_status WMU President Edward Montgomery and Interim Provost and Vice President for … recognize 15 of the University’s finest during the Fall Awards Convocation and Luncheon. Fall Convocation is a … in diversity, global engagement, teaching, research and service. …

https://wmich.edu/events/68918

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million

News

… July nearing $1.2 million. June grants Grants for public service led the way for June, coming in at more than $1.3 million. The top public service grant was a nearly $700,000 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35109