March 2025 WMU News

Philosophy of Art Student Symii Ruffin Wins Grand Prize

Philosophy of Art student Symii Ruffin wins the grand prize of the Modern Merze Tate Art Contest.

Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers

The Michigan Department of Education named Lyndsey Cook, a College of Education and Human Development student, the 2025-26 Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 7, recognizing her dedication to teaching.

Fashion students unleash creativity with new Goodwill partnership

Students from WMU's MODA partnered with Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan to host their style wars event. Designers and models worked together to make themed outfits using second-hand clothing available in the store.

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

Facing the challenges of dyslexia, Evan Collins' commitment to education is apparent in his degrees and his commitment to impacting the world. "Becoming a chemical engineer was once just a dream, but thanks to Western, that dream has become a reality.”

Leah VanAntwerp's Journey Through Holistic Healing

This article briefly describes the experiences of a Lee Honors nursing student and her honors thesis.