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Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… in building a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for … teaching certification. By focusing on local talent already working within the school system, the program serves Benton … and preparation programs partner to diversify the educator workforce.” Dr. Regena Nelson , professor emeritus and UTRP …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

News

… Michigan University is celebrating two individuals whose work has advanced the University’s global engagement … Ari-Gur and Chef Andrew Francisco are committed to the work of making people from faraway places feel at home in … materials technologies, earning global recognition. Her work has taken her to countries such as Russia, Finland, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… become well acclimated to campus and enjoy a strong network of both academic and social support. As a result, we invest heavily in our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884

Plan to #GiveGold in October

News

… units by making a gift or spreading the word on social media using #WMUGivingDay and #GiveGold. Visit MyWMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49347

Building belonging, one roll at a time

University Libraries

… time during the session to promote the Gamers Guild. We worked with the Bronco Makers Club to present a “How to Use AutoCAD” workshop, which was well attended and received. This program …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-3dnd

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

News

… a few hundred dollars, but we carried something far more valuable: our values—education, perseverance, integrity and … Center.   “As we look ahead, our hope is simple: that our work and philanthropy will continue to open doors and that …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… she’s already leaving her mark on campus. Ellie Lundy works as a switchboard student lead at WMU’s IT front … a path inspired by her upbringing and her mother’s work as a special education teacher. Beyond the Desk Outside … your journey at the  Technology Help Desk  and gain valuable experience while supporting your fellow Broncos! …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… major in global and international studies and Spanish, worked hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating … time. Although I have become proficient in Spanish, from working hard in my studies and practicing with my host … to all of the studying, most teachers gave little homework for the weekends so that students would have the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… love with orchids," Barkman said.  "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my life." … in love with orchids," Barkman said. "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my life."  Dr. … Orchids were the main focus of Barkman’s research while working on his master’s degree at MSU and into his doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation

College of Aviation

… some quality time in the air with his sons."  It didn't work out quite that way. Both of her brothers experienced … got your training and then you were on your own.  You networked with other WMU alumni and hung out at the local FBO … around the Midwest," she says.  "This was my first job working for a scheduled service and I knew that's what I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper