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Minimal campus apartment rate increases approved for fall 2015

News

… Rental rates for all campus apartments include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal, recycling services and security features. Goldsworth Valley and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20769

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

News

… Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Award-winning, best-selling author and food advocate Michael … Pollan has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Biology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

Employees Make a Difference in 2014

College of Arts and Sciences

… semiannual Western Michigan University Make a Difference award ceremony. The Make A Difference award is a campus-wide peer-to-peer program that recognizes … for the CAS advising office were applauded for their service to WMU. Brooks was nominated by her colleagues, as …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/make-difference-spring2014

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

News

… WMU's institutional effectiveness measures and progress toward achieving each of the University's five strategic … of students; Promote innovative learning, discovery and service; Advance WMU as a major research university; Ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412

WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

News

… their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … and Military Spouse. The military friendly designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and … practices include on-campus veterans programs, credit for service, military spouse programs and participation in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

News

… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

History

Biological Sciences

… year for Western Michigan University, which at the time was named the Western State Normal School, commenced on … 1904. Two faculty members, Dr. Leslie H. Wood and Charlotte Waite, were hired by President Waldo to provide courses in … more than 200 plant species. In 1953, after 30 years of service, Kenoyer stepped down as chair and Dr. William C. …

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

Student Spotlight

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Khloe’s academic excellence has not gone unnoticed. She was named a Fall 2025 Dean’s List student, reflecting her … meet, and that I would be successful—becoming the person I wanted to be.” Her first year at Western began in fall 2023, … spring 2027 With her passion for community, leadership, and service, Khloe Prince exemplifies what it means to thrive at …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/studentspotlight

Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , … positions with the New York-based National Executive Service Corps. That is when Gladysz’s entrepreneurial goals … doesn’t stop with graduation. To stay relevant, take advantage of company-provided or external training …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… to celebrate 10 years with nearly 150 grads (Second Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success … September 17, 2017) Senate Proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan (Michigan Senate Republican … improvements for foster youth in college (Public News Service, Dec. 30, 2011) Program aims to provide support to …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media