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Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations sought

News

… faculty member for the 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award. KALAMAZOO—Nominations are due Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 , for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows … are eligible if they have at least seven academic years of service to WMU and are not previous winners. Any member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1887

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

News

… childhood education and a job teaching second grade at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo this summer. … just accepted a summer second grade teaching position at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo Public Schools … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. … my business,” said Manny , owner of J&M Construction Services LLC . “I used to have all my finances mixed …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Tandem Van de Graaff Accelerator

Physics

… (larger geometries possible depending on configuration). Services for Academia and Industry The WMU Accelerator … support Collaborative research arrangements and fee-for-service projects are both welcome. For inquiries, please …

https://wmich.edu/physics/accelerator

Trustees OK agreement to buy property for senior day care program

News

… care program to be housed in the Cork Street property is a service of the College of Health and Human Services through the Center for Disability Services–Aging Division. Located in rented space over the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40859

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff … Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public Sector Leader Award. Created to celebrate individuals who embody … to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken was the inaugural recipient.  "Matt's …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker

News

… of Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker , of Novi. Capt. Becker was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He participated in nine overseas deployments and was slated to begin training the next generation of Air … degree in Space Studies at American Military University. A service in his honor is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38940

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … Commission,” Schmitt says. “They started offering the service and gradually grew their customer base by offering … moved to virtual spaces. John Schmitt “(Last summer) I was walking around downtown Kalamazoo, feeling a little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

News

… members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … by Western, and chosen from the Make a Difference Award semiannual recipients selected in the fall and spring. … honors: Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716