Giving Impact
November 02, 2017
Giving Back: Richard Love
Richard Love (B.B.A.’61, Economics) came to Western Michigan University on a scholarship he was awarded by a businessman from near his home town. To give back, he’s established a bequest for an endowed scholarship in the College of Arts and Sciences to help students who are both academically deserving and...
August 24, 2016
A Difference Made
In 1936 Charles Van Riper joined the Western State Normal School faculty to found and head its Speech Pathology clinic and serve as the first department chair. During his career he became internationally known as the pioneer in the development of speech pathology. He worked with thousands of stutterers, did...
May 09, 2016
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU provides intellectual and cultural learning experiences for mature adults in an informal and stimulating environment. People with diverse backgrounds come together to share interests and/or to delve into new areas of exploration. Academy classes and activities are developed by its members with the...
May 09, 2016
Women of Western Fund
In 2003, WMU Intercollegiate Athletics retroactively awarded varsity letters to all female student athletes who played intercollegiate athletics prior to 1982. Out of the celebratory event for these female student athletes, the Women of Western (WOW) was created. WOW provides opportunities to connect former and current WMU athletes and physical...
May 09, 2016
The Shirley A. Van Hoeven Endowed Graduate Fellowship
The faculty, emeriti, alumni, and friends of the School of Communication announce the establishment of the Dr. Shirley A. Van Hoeven Graduate Fellowship. This fellowship honors Dr. Van Hoeven’s 31 years of extraordinary service to the School of Communication and to Western Michigan University. During her 31 years at the...
May 09, 2016
The Gerard W.J. and Madeline Tremblay Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established in 2012 by their son, Christopher W. Tremblay, Ed.D. In graduating with his Doctorate of Education from the University of Michigan in 2014, Christopher W. Tremblay (BA '94; MA '99; Ed.D.) wanted to honor his parents, Gerry and Madeline, with a tribute. This scholarship was created for...