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WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
News
… in the region. The partnership—signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery ; Kara Wood , associate vice president for … best practices for adult literacy instruction, develop service-learning and internship opportunities for students … a volunteer-led, nonprofit agency providing free education services to adults with low literacy. Programs include …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279
Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced
News
… Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center … focus. The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a … most students, Anderson notes, living on campus is the best way to become engaged in college life, form diverse social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430
Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … learning in 2024. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Deniss Efesper Nkya was 14 years old when he decided he would one day leave his … now 38, speaking from the International Student and Scholar Services Office at Western Michigan University (WMU) . “That …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship
Business and Finance Onboarding and Beyond
Business and Finance
… to the University or are experienced WMU staff, there is always more to learn. Our rapidly developing technology and … and Systems Business Procedures Accounting Services Contract Review Overview - COLT … of dues-paying members. Recycling for Faculty and Staff - Want to know what to do with that toner, or batteries? …
https://wmich.edu/businessandfinance/onboarding
Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)
Human Resources
… leaves. Completion of two (2) full-time years of service, or the equivalent, in an exempt position is … Reemployment privilege Upon return, an exempt employee who was on approved unpaid professional development leave will … procedures. The completed application and proposal are forwarded to the employee's department manager/head. The …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need … the engineering management master’s program earn credit toward project management certifications as a Project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom
College of Aviation
… hand to those who come after you. Souder admits that it wasn't easy for the Stillwater, Minn., native to add his name to the roster of … about everybody to help me run through my flashcards." It wasn't unusual "to lock myself in my room for hours" to get …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/souder
Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set
College of Aviation
… College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to Kalamazoo when … the intercom. It can't be him, Thinnes wondered. But it was -- Cole Dillon, a 2018 recipient of a degree in aviation … of the airline industry." Closer to home was his service as an aviation ambassador. "I enjoyed attending …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon
About
College of Education and Human Development
… the human condition through education, health, and service. Rooted in Western’s origins as a teachers college, we are the University’s oldest college—carrying forward a long-standing legacy of preparing educators, leaders, … Grant and Innovation Center Standing Committees College Awards Committee Members for 2023-2024 Dr. Gary Bischof , …
https://wmich.edu/education/about
Dr. Claude Phillips
Political Science
… of International Education Reader’s Digest Foundation Award for Excellence in International Education. He was the principal force behind WMU instituting a graduation … expansion. In 1984, Dr. Phillips earned the Distinguished Service Award for his dedication to WMU. The Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/politics/phillips