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Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … group of advisors on their side, two of whom recently won awards from Western Michigan University for their … Stano , director of academic advising, was awarded the Service in Academic Advising Award, which recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … of donating blankets to hospital patients. This passion was inspired by a close family friend who started donating … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

News

… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen … Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; public and private … to elevate youth assets within our community. "Our vision was to create programs for all levels of those who want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field.    Dr. Tom Straw, the second …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Recent Grant Awards

Sustainability

… Recent Grant Awards Total amount awarded to students as of January 1, 2020: $402,241   Fall … Kim and Maria Carson: Sustaining Natural Ecosystems: A WMU Service-Learning Project Abroad Kyle Lyman and Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/grants/awards

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service.   Those experiences quickly evolved into something …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

2021 History Day Results

History

… Results 2021 Theme: Communication in History Five Top 10 Awards to District 6 Students at the National History Day … National History Day contest this summer. The 2021 contest was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. … "The Mongol Kurultai of 1246: How An Advanced Courier Service Determined The Election of the Great Khan" by McLevy …

https://wmich.edu/history/2021-history-day-results

Norman Greenberg obituary

News

… Michigan University's global engagements, died May 26 . He was 93. Greenberg joined the WMU faculty in 1972 as dean of … of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international education and programs in … for international affairs after nearly 20 years of service to the University. His wife, Dr. Gilda Greenberg, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

Testimonials

Mentoring for Success

… for Success Program participant population. The program was formerly known as the Steps Toward Exhibiting Mastery Program. References to the former … students succeed." – Marian C Fueri, senior, healthcare services and sciences, 2026 "Overall I love the mentor …

https://wmich.edu/peermentoring/testimonials

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

News

… R. Corbin , senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693