Driven by student volunteers who prepared wrapped books with clues, the college’s Blind Date with a Book fundraiser sold more than 500 books on Nov. 18, raising a record-breaking $2,500 for the literacy nonprofit Read and Write Kalamazoo.
Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals - Nov. 26
WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award - Nov. 13
WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year - Nov. 11
WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools - Nov. 10
WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success - Nov. 5
WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year - Nov. 4
Level up: WMU's new esports lab signal commitment to career preparation in growing industry - Aug. 29
Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit - Aug. 4
WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant - July 9
WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment - June 30
AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms - May 12
Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14% - May 12
Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research - April 30
Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience - April 29
Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway - April 29
Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership - Mar. 24
Evaluation student's data collection is driving nonprofit's impact in South Sudan - Mar. 24
Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers - Mar. 10
Fashion students unleash creativity with new Goodwill partnership - Mar. 10
Faculty-led India trip is interdisciplinary, international by design - Feb. 17
WMU to offer organizational change leadership minor to enhance military leadership training - Jan. 29
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good - Mar. 13
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
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
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
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
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
WMU Urban Teacher Residency Program - Oct. 1
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids - Sep. 15
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
Recognizing Bronco Heroes - April 20
Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers - March 27
Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning - March 24
CECP professor awarded SFSA grant for $2,000 - Jan. 27
Alumna turns passion for business and education into award-winning curriculum - Jan. 22
