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Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's … solve the case. The Three Rivers (Michigan) Police Department, in partnership with the Michigan State Police, used … I am so proud of the students and Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten 's dedication to the program, the case investigation and our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… Jessica Chin, Angela Middaugh, Olivia Langdon, Veronicaa Mehta and Kevin Silitonga. In back row, left to right, are … best practices. "Our students demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic, the utmost professionalism and grace … of accountancy. First place team The first place team was composed of Jessica Chin , Shelby Christian , Max …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Helping future investigators solve decades-old cold case

University Libraries

… solve decades-old cold case It turns out a small mention in a local newspaper can give clues to help solve a … help you find them. Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, Cold Case Program Director and Professor of Sociology In 2020, Western … sociology and criminal justice studies faculty member. "He was able to identify several similar homicides from old …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-helping-future-investigators

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

News

… author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … books, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 , in Miller Auditorium. He will present a talk titled "Ta-Nehisi Coates: … on race in America in The Atlantic and elsewhere and was recently named a 2015 MacArthur Genius Award recipient. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

2026 Weight Loss Challenge

West Hills Athletic Club

… 2026 Weight Loss Challenge Home Fitness Pickleball Tennis Membership About Us Contact Us Directory Kid's Club Login Costume Welcome Welcome to the … calendars for March 21. Our final workout and challenge award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 @ 8 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/westhills/wlc2026

Western alumnus honored by Chamber for ‘making our community stronger’

News

… of the inaugural 2022 Chamber’s Choice Alumnus of the Year award. Kristen DeVries, University Advancement vice president and executive director of the WMU Foundation, talks with Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69411

Gender and Women's Studies

Sociology

… Gender and Women's Studies The field of women’s studies is nearly 50 … and the psychological profession taught that homosexuality was a sign of mental illness. Inspired by the women's …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/undergraduate/gender-womens-studies

Sociology Students Visit Prison Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… Prison Museum Fourteen Western Michigan University Department of Sociology students recently spent time in prison—the … in Jackson, Michigan. The only prison exhibit within the walls of an operating penitentiary, Cell Block 7 is not a … that space, in a cell, and experience how horrific the conditions are. I wanted to shock them." Clare Tell, a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/sociology-prison-museum

Student honored for leadership, service

News

… as a promising student leader who has demonstrated an investment in his community. David Bere Bere, a political science … the program.   Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents who are … For more information about the organization and the award, visit  compact.org . For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

All Life is Learning - October 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… October 2024 Director's Note Director's Note If you know someone who is interested in all that our lifelong learning … encourage them to call our office at (269) 387-4157 . Warmly, Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Ed.D. Director, Osher Lifelong … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/october-2024