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Music grad found voice at Western

News

… by Erin Flynn on Marcell Pierre Whitfield celebrates with family after commencement on Saturday, June 24. … talent agency. While he grew up singing and performing with youth theater and in his high school orchestra, Whitfield … education aspect (that Western offers), there's nowhere I can go." Whitfield says he was empowered to succeed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

News

… while maintaining the collaborative experience inherent with graduate school. “Like many units on campus, we are … typically involves months of research and writing that can total more than 100 pages, is no easy feat. A handful of … students back to campus. Until then, we are here for you.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

News

… the year. Step into the action today by logging into your Holtyn account and logging your activity. Similarly, … today, including caregiving for aging adults, communicating with children and putting more laughter in your life. … in a health coaching session. The biometric screening can be done by scheduling an appointment with Holtyn & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… in February, and will focus on empowerment and education within the community. It’s a celebration of diversity that … and decide the direction their life will take. “You can’t go through academia and get your degree without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

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

College of Education and Human Development

… Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students Submitted … online has also given her the opportunity to connect with teachers across the country who have experienced … similar challenges.    "Sometimes with teaching it can be very solitary. I'm in this space with a bunch of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

News

… the next steps on the path to his dream job: helping other young men acknowledge and overcome trauma. "I've been … We all face challenges in life that we sometimes feel we can't get through; I want to be that driving force that … breaks down those barriers and challenges that interfere with human growth." A scar on the left side of Hargrave's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… effectiveness award Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Ph.D. candidate Hassan Shirzadi Jahromi works in an … engineering student why they chose Western, and no doubt you will hear about the hands-on learning that fills the … is gaining teaching experience as well as interacting with students and gaining an intercultural perspective of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718

Emily Bosak

First-Year Faces

… Junior Symphony, a graduate of WMU’s Academically Talented Youth Program and the winner of two prestigious … students, a strong curriculum and good relationships with both local hospitals. I was actually looking for those … than anywhere else that I applied,” she says. “I can’t wait to start freshman year as a Bronco!” To read …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59608

WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'

News

… shows on Broadway. Mikey Winslow , who graduated in 2009 with a music theatre performance degree, joined the cast of … role," says Winslow. "It's one of those jobs where, if you have the brain for it, it's really rewarding because you … and doing the work. Luckily, I live in the basement. So, I can sing as loud as I want," Winslow laughs.  Mikey Winslow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52509

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the technical and the practical so that as engineers we can approach real-world problems effectively,” explains … and the needs of the assembly teams, assisting R&D teams with ensuring new designs for manufacturability, and … by visiting office hours to get extra insight to what you are studying and to demonstrate you have a genuine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019