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Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream

College of Education and Human Development

… dream Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early … childhood education major whom expects to graduate in Fall of 2023, but not everything in her life has been smooth … Western Michigan University, I couldn’t think of a better school for me!” When she arrived in Kalamazoo, she took a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/06/early-childhood-major-cleans-organizes-her-way-towards-fulfilling-her-late

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible and respectful civic, social, political and … five virtual, interactive presentations and a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good … disagree on in a productive way is an incredibly valuable life skill and one that cannot always be taught in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU Athletics. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sarah Giramia , a graduate of Western Michigan University's secondary education … (CFP) Foundation, the $1,000 award will be used to purchase school supplies. Athletes and cheerleaders from WMU … Giramia, an English teacher at Linden Grove Middle School, during a staged pep rally. At the rally, she was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161

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

College of Education and Human Development

… says Western Michigan University's Kim Huls at the start of every video. A  Grow Your Own  (GYO) student in the … program, Huls has chronicled her journey as an elementary school teacher for the past seven years on her YouTube … just makes sense," explains Huls. Huls is returning back to school as part of the  College of Education and Human …

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

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with … by Chris Hybels on WMU students travel to different after-school sites to provide individualized tutoring to children … to benefiting the BGC, teacher candidates are gaining invaluable experience working with children from historically …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… and affordable, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) announced a new … central office focus and up to 27 out of 69 credits for the school administration focus. Students working on an … central office focus and up to 18 out of 36 credits for the school administration focus. Those working on a graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit

College of Education and Human Development

… significant enhancements to its fully online Master of Arts in Educational and Instructional Technology program, … intelligence integration and expanded opportunities for professionals to earn credit for prior learning. The program’s … we are equipping professionals to lead innovation in schools, organizations and corporate learning environments.” …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… Michigan University students studying a wide range of health-related fields will be "PACEing" themselves soon. Students enrolled in the College of Health and Human Services soon will have hands-on … and occupational therapy, recreation, social interaction, dentistry, lab tests, radiology and much more. Clients can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556

Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative

College of Health and Human Services

… University proudly congratulates Dr. Kyoung Lee , director of the School of Social Work, on securing a $335,500 grant from the … program ensures that future school social workers gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting students in districts …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart

WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aerial photo of WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … launched this academic year. The WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of 54 … fall, while a new affiliation with the state's largest law school means nearly 2,000 additional students are enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997