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Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

In an epic performance, Western Michigan University students danced their way through another hit on the runway during the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association's (MODA) annual spring fashion show. By unveiling a range of designs, this year's theme, "Rhythm N' Runway," was a celebration of how music has influenced fashion through the decades.
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From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles - Dec. 9

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams - Nov. 19

A Lifelong Teacher: Janice Kato's Impact in the Classroom and Beyond - Nov. 15

Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities - Nov. 12

Child life students represent WMU with conference scholarships - Oct. 30

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience - Oct. 23

WMU faculty publish groundbreaking educational handbook featuring contributions from leading scholars - Oct. 21

WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker - Oct. 17

Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony - Sept. 17

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit - Sept. 11

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential - Aug. 15

Associate professor releases framework for cross-racial/ethnic solidarity research - Aug. 14

Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues - Aug. 12

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio- Aug. 9

Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education - Aug. 9

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association - Aug. 8

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators - July 12

WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling - July 9

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students - June 27

Sports coaching master's program one of 13 accredited by national organization - June 27

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work - June 19

New graduate certificate to prepare students for global leadership challenges - June 17

New partnership provides teachers and students with STEM learning experiences - June 4

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters - May 24

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for positive impact - May 21

Associate professor inducted into Marquis's Who's Who for top professors in Michigan - May 20

Educational leadership alum receives lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education - May 14

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student - May 13

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award - May 9

Education and human development alumni recognized as top teachers of Jackson - May 6

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership - May 3

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA - May 3

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law - May 2

Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary - May 1

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs - April 30

Counseling alum writes her trauma and journey to heal with memoir - April 25

College storyteller and marketer lauded for his impact, honored with staff semi-annual award - April 25

Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship - April 22

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage - April 9

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast - April 3

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test - April 2

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event - April 2

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award - Mar. 19

Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast - Mar. 19

Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness - Mar. 15

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners - Mar. 15

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs - Mar. 14

WMU celebrates journal's 10-year anniversary on grandfamilies research - Mar. 12

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve - Mar. 4

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li - Mar. 1

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school - Feb. 27

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids - Feb. 26

Sport management alum finds success with Indiana Pacers - Feb. 26

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning program - Feb. 26

Women who raise from the waters—and an author's rising claim - Feb. 22

Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved - Feb. 22

'Movement is medicine': Changing the fitness mindset - Feb. 22

TIME ranks Western as a 'Best College for Future Leaders' - Feb. 8

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology - Jan. 31

New graduate certificate will hone skills to navigate successful organizational transformation - Jan. 26

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad - Jan. 19

Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts - Jan. 18

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for healthcare professions - Jan. 16

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program - Jan. 9

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model - Jan. 9

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent - Jan. 9

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping - Jan. 3

College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award - Dec. 19

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools - Dec. 18

Nutrition and dietetics interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates - Dec. 18

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits - Dec. 13

Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor - Dec. 6

College supports community with second annual day of service - Dec. 1

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo - Nov. 30

Counselor education professor featured in journal's special issue on Black male experience - Nov. 27

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility - Nov. 27

Student-led fashion marketing project marking hockey milestone hits market at Western - Nov. 21

Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities - Nov. 2

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan - Nov. 2

Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs - Nov. 1

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research - Oct. 30

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations - Oct. 26

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award - Oct. 26

Western staff member recognized for support of military student - Oct. 19

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics - Oct. 18

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes - Oct. 17

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project - Oct. 9

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy - Oct. 5

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony - Oct. 3

Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition - Sept. 19

Counselor education faculty named director of campus counseling center - Sept. 19

Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education - Sept. 18

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education - Sept. 17

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies - Sept. 5

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives - Aug. 31

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU - Aug. 22

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant - Aug. 21

Expert-Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world - Aug. 21

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031 - Aug. 21

Not just fair food: Kalamazoo teacher launches funnel cake business - Aug. 18

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class - Aug. 9

Department chair announced as new editor for management consulting book series - Aug. 8

Expedited counseling psychology master's program now offered to meet industry demand - Aug. 1

Future educator hone leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' - July 25

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool - July 19

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own - July 19

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention - July 17

Early child educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s - July 10

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership - June 28

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running - June 22

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth - June 19

Academic advisor recognized for her support of 'holistic development' of multicultural students - June 14

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board - June 13

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research - May 30

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo - May 22

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event - May 16

Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics students - May 11

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college - May 9

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills - May 4

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall - May 4

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth - April 27

TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony - April 19

Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement - April 19

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate - April 17

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage - April 12

Educational and Global Leadership Fulbright Scholar presents at conference - April 5

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program - April 5

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation - April 3

WMU becomes second in the state to offer Esport minor amidst growing interest in the field - Mar. 30

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning - Mar. 29

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education - Mar. 27

Sport management students learn from and interact with the WMU Esports Arena - Mar. 22

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development - Mar. 22

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry - Mar. 27

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student - Mar. 13

Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good - Mar. 13

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth - Mar. 22

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree - Feb. 17

Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their decision making - Feb. 15

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award - Dec. 20

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce - Oct. 21

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week - Oct. 5

Urban teacher residency program welcomes first cohort of future teachers - Aug. 25

Educational leadership alumnus named superintendent of Petoskey Public Schools - Aug. 3

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean - Aug 2

Dietetics alumna comes full circle - July 27

HESA graduate students dot the globe this summer - July 20

CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College - July 15

Special education major follows her family legacy - July 15

WMU to offer expedited Master of Arts in Special Education with Initial Teacher Certification - July 8

Two Educational Leadership alumna present at Global Summit on Student Affairs and Services - June 30

CEHD Dean receives $1.68 million grant to expand elementary mathematics program at Battle Creek Public Schools - June 16

Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother's dream - June 16

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar award - June 7

Educational leadership alumnus chosen by students to deliver commencement address - May 31

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role - May 31

FCS student recognized by the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - May 25

TLES alum generates funds for playground upgrades - May 23

ELRT professor receives prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2022-2023 academic year - May 11

Fashion forward: Fraser teacher Stacie Yokhana takes home Milken Educator award - April 21

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity - April 12

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus - April 12

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars - April 4

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career - April 20

Two Michigan educators work to keep new teachers in classrooms after COVID - March 30

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week - Feb. 21

Michigan educators applaud Whitmer's $2.3 billion proposal to recruit, retain new teachers - Feb. 8

Study shows amount of Black teachers in Michigan is shrinking; recruitment getting harder - Feb. 4

Professor takes on new role with National Science Foundation - Feb. 3

From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week - Jan. 28

FCS students receive awards during internship experience - Jan. 5

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families - Dec. 20

TLES doctoral student awarded 2022 K Patrician Cross Future Leaders award - Dec. 16

New CEHD program awards credit for student prior learning - Dec. 3

Alumna receives Michigan Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award - Dec. 3

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success - Dec. 1

Three education leadership students win case study competition - Dec. 1

ELRT professor appears on "A World of Difference" to discuss transition to college - Nov. 15

FCS program places nine students in competitive child life internships and practicums - Nov. 1

Three fashion majors’ designs accepted at ITAA Design Exhibition; Two win scholarships - Oct. 27

CEHD Alumni appointed to Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council - Oct. 27

CEHD alumni receives AAACE 2021 Outstanding Service Medallion - Oct. 20

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392 - Oct. 13

EMR doctoral student receives 2021 Conference Mentor Travel Award - Oct. 7

CEHD alumni appointed to Michigan State Waterways Commission - Oct. 6

Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows - Oct. 5

Ph.D. student selected for award for the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness - Sept. 23

Two ELRT faculty awarded research grant by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators - Sept. 10

Two Kalamazoo teachers spread love of reading, art by planting 32 Little Free Libraries in city neighborhoods - Aug. 14

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers - July 27

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind - July 6

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development - June 28

Blazing trails in the professional sports industry - July 2

Evaluation, Measurement and Research professor presents to State Board of Education - July 2

CEHD administrator receives Outstanding Professional Award - June 18

FCS student and faculty member recognized by the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - June 9

2021 TLES Educator Appreciation Award recipients - June 3

ELRT doctoral student receives Outstanding New Professional Award - June 3

Four CEHD faculty recognized at Virtual Spring Convocation - June 3

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teaching for a strong future - March 30

Assistant professor honored for outstanding support of state transition services - March 25

WMU professor releases three year findings on privatization of public schooling - March 25

WMU's Fashion Merchandising program ranked #15 Best Bachelor Degrees in Fashion Merchandising - March 8

Two Mid-Michigan educators, authors to be honored at State Capitol - Feb. 21

WMU recognized among top schools for online master's in education program - Feb. 1

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact - Feb. 1

Professors highlight research on developing global and inclusive graduates in higher education on the national stage - Jan. 14

ELRT alum Burt-Nanna named sixth president of Monroe Community College - Jan. 1

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success - Dec 16

Dr. Glinda Rawls appointed to chair the AAUP Racial Justice Committee - Dec. 15

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning - Dec. 11

Professor selected to represent WMU at inaugural Global Senior Leadership Symposium - Nov. 16

Higher Education and Student Affairs MA student selected as NASPA IV-E Graduate Student Rising Star for Michigan - Nov. 16

Secondary education alumna named Theatre Educator of the Year - Nov. 10

Department chair named incoming editor of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development - Nov. 10

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage - Nov. 2

Professor gives presentation addressing disability inclusion to United Nations - Oct. 28

WMU professor uses affordable tech to boost English language learners skills - Oct. 26

Drs. Eric Archer and Ramona Lewis appointed to serve on Fulbright Specialist Roster - Oct. 13

A new federally funded interdisciplinary graduate program in Adapted Physical Education and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) - Oct. 8

WMU Urban Teacher Residency Program - Oct. 1

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids - Sep. 15

Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators names Dr. Tina Kerr, CEHD alumna, New Executive Director - Sep. 11

Dr. Glinda Rawls elected to national council for the American Association of University Professors - Aug. 7

GRPS welcomes new superintendent and CEHD alumna Dr. Leadriane Roby - July 20 

First-Year Faces: Breyana Wilson - July 14

First-Year Faces: Kirstin LaDuke - July 14

WMU professor Dr. Jessaca Spybrook wins $1.3M NSF Award - July 10

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often - July 8

Dietetics major receives scholarship from the American Culinary Federation - June 18

Two Broncoes tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes - June 15

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance - June 3

Three Family and Consumer Science faculty receive the climate change teaching fellow mini grants - May 18

ELRT alumna chosen for Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship - May 18

Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant - May 14

Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars - May 5

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Scholarships and Awards - May 1

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students - April 30

Recognizing Bronco Heroes - April 20

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers - March 27

WMU professor and graduate students provide webinar for online and at-home activities for youth with disabilities - March 25

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning - March 24

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms - Feb. 27

CECP professor awarded SFSA grant for $2,000 - Jan. 27

Alumna turns passion for business and education into award-winning curriculum - Jan. 22