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Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

News

… Institute of Professional Geologists, in recognition of his work. A busy and productive researcher, Kehew is the … designed to prepare students for academic achievement and social success while at WMU. FYE continues to put students … Dr. Barnes never turns away a student in need," one co-worker said. Woolfork-Barnes has been a student herself at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

News

… University, whose breakthrough research lays the groundwork for a potential solution. His work advances a strategy of using enzymes to degrade … of someone trying to quit smoking who slips during a social event with friends. Generally, introducing nicotine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

News

… signage and packaging, looking at their website and social media to see how we could enhance those experiences, … to leverage their case. "The students did incredible work engaging with one another and making sure that their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

News

… instead of just one week," says Jessica Cortes , a senior social work student and president of the Latino Student Alliance … , which provides assistance to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, as well as the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

School of Communication Student Testimonials

School of Communication

… opened so many doors for me, including the chance to keep working with NowKalamazoo as a  freelance reporter , which … reporting and gained a new appreciation for the work that goes into running a non-profit. The opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/communication/academics/undergraduate/undergradstudenttestimonials

Scholarships, financial aid and grants

Occupational Therapy

… occupational therapy from Western Michigan University. She worked as an OT at hospitals in Texas, Oklahoma, and … Edwards. "I am quite humbled by this validation of my work." After graduating from the University of Florida in … by Dr. Lynne La Corte titled, New and Expanded Neuropsychosocial Concepts Complementary to Llorens’ Developmental …

https://wmich.edu/ot/scholarships

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… forms of communication such as letters, email, social networking sites and the University’s website.  Mass text … or confidential information, including, but not limited to social security numbers, passwords, financial information, …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

News

… , Department of English  Dr. Jennifer Harrison , School of Social Work  Jeremy Hierholzer , Department of Aviation Sciences  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

César Chávez March

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… to educate our students and community about César Chávez, a social justice advocate who fought for civil rights of farm workers—specifically migrant labor—and to celebrate farm working families and students on our campus. The march …

https://wmich.edu/events/67582

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… two-year statewide initiative, led by the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (MEWI), is designed to fundamentally … how Michigan recruits, prepares, and retains its teaching workforce. "WMU is excited to be part of this initiative," … said WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . "This important work will deepen our collaboration with school districts and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative