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Paper Technology Foundation

… resources to establish the paper industry in 1867; ample water and timber was readily available. Talented men with names like Lyon, … combined sales of all the manufacturing, distributive, and service industries and 24 percent of total personal incomes …

https://wmich.edu/papertechfoundation/history-full

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Drs. Tasia Fields and Andrew Rynberg with Golden Apple Awards, Lindsey Hemmerlein with a Keystone Early Career … for both ELA and math in all assessed grades. Rynberg’s service has been lauded by US and NATO military leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice

Office of the President

https://wmich.edu/president/leadership/institutional-voice

Congratulations to the 2016 CHHS Outstanding Alumni Academy inductees

College of Health and Human Services

… On Friday, Oct. 7, the College of Health and Human Services welcomed three inductees to its Outstanding Alumni … This year's  CHHS Outstanding Alumni panel  discussion was on the topic of  Interprofessional practice and patient … made for an interesting conversation. The panel discussion was followed by the CHHS induction ceremony, where inductees …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/2016-academy

History of Physics at WMU

Physics

… traces its history to 1904, when instruction began at what was then Western State Normal School. Physics was taught, … these efforts, the Navy formally recognized “the splendid service rendered the nation by Western Michigan College of … Hall with 6,000 pounds of enriched uranium on loan from the AEC. A master’s program launched in 1960 quickly became …

https://wmich.edu/physics/about/history

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants from the University to start … social justice through applied research and community service projects. As part of the mission, the institute is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

News

… by chance when he showed up for work one day as a line service representative at Western's College of Aviation . … National Finals in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy: Red Bull) "I wasn't even scheduled that day, I just needed some extra … I showed up that day." Cooper decided to put some of his aerodynamics lessons to the test, working the angles to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

News

… on the big screen and made multiple trips to the altar. "I was named after my grandmother. She was Elizabeth Taylor first," Taylor laughs. "Our favorite … long after graduation. "I learned so much about customer service and activism and communication. I learned that all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Pre-Law Application Process

Political Science

… University who have decided to apply to law school will want to consider the following. Deciding where to apply Many … of Political Science or it may be ordered from Law Services using the publication order form in the … wish or can afford. Each application requires a fee ; fee waivers are available in cases of financial need. Apply to …

https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-app-process

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

News

… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a journalist, author … American firsts of WMU. The Kalamazoo Gazette reporter was immediately drawn to Tate's story as a pioneer in … she has been recognized for her professional and community service in the Kalamazoo area, serving as a member and board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068