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Honorary Degree Policy

Policies

… accolades. Western Michigan University (WMU) intends to award honorary degrees on a selective basis to exemplary … better align intent with process. Development of dual pathways for vetting nominations through either a scholastic or service lens.  1. Purpose of Policy To recognize persons of …

https://wmich.edu/policies/honorary-degree

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… with selling to a customer. In fall 2024, this product was a type of window for Amtrak trains. Students spent the … A student gets a closer look at a TPI product. "After weeks of hard work and practicing selling techniques, … professors and classmates who have made the experience so rewarding." "What sets this class apart from others that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

News

… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

News

… will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, at Walnut and Park café, 322 W. Walnut St. in Kalamazoo. Research ethics Dr. Jil Larson , … and conflicts of interest in the corruption of the scientific enterprise. This group will meet at 4 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334

Auden Ceithaml is part of a winning team

Haworth College of Business

… professor of marketing, and immediately knew that Western was where I was meant to be,” she says. Cowley has been a source of … opportunity or to offer a helping hand. “He knew me by name after the first time we talked which I was impressed by,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70038

Two scholarships awarded to library student employees

University Libraries

… Two scholarships awarded to library student employees Western Michigan … a master's in cultural anthropology at Utrecht University after graduating from WMU. While working at the Zhang Legacy … years after his arrival and 13 years after his death, his services to the Dutch Kingdom have still not been recognized …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/09/student-scholarships

Internship opportunities grow in the product design program

College of Fine Arts

… class for the new Product Design and Innovation major, I was so excited. My freshman year in the major was an important time to learn, grow and make connections. I … coming to talk to us about their company. The summer after my freshman year I knew wouldn’t be the time for me to …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/04/pd-internship-madison

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … assignments, helped me to list out everything, make sure I was turning in things on time, and make sure I was acing my … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Accessible Procurement

Digital Accessibility

… Compliance Review Process Before buying or renewing any software, platform or other Information Communications … Process Find Approved and Disapproved Technology Products/Services Temporary Alternative Access Plan The Temporary … serves as an interim solution for products working toward full ADA Title II compliance, outlining specific …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/accessible-procurement

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

News

… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … them to follow their dreams. Billy Mills celebrates after his historic Olympic win in 1964. "We wanted to bring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671