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Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective
W Magazine
… long after the meals were complete. She experienced moments of tranquility, sipping coffee while overlooking the vast … Ocean. And she forged meaningful connections and learned valuable life lessons—all in the span of 10 unforgettable days. … work in health care. “At Western, we’re a holistic nursing school, so in talking to people and knowing them, you learn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859
WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala
International Student and Scholar Services
… Center East Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dog in the Kalamazoo community. The event is free and … programs include students from Kalamazoo Central High School, Loy Norrix High School, the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy and Gagie School. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164
WMU TV spot garners national honor
News
… Mich.—A 30-second television commercial that is part of Western Michigan University's Go West advertising … a student musician tapping out the melody on one of the School of Music's Steinway pianos. The music then evolves … and creative firms named the spot among the best in its school/colleges/universities category. The other silver …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17435
Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation
News
… college education is more important than ever. But the cost of that education has shifted from the public to the … and inspiring future. Students who attend Kalamazoo Public Schools or have a Detroit or Grand Rapids address will get … for WMU, $300 million for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and $50 million for Bronco Athletics . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513
Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo
News
… the product design competition. Sponsored by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the 2020 Innovation … presentations. These new relationships proved to be invaluable, not only to students' professional development but … chief for medical engineering at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine . "It was an incredible experience for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845
Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
News
… visit the Western Michigan University campus at the end of March to deliver two community addresses that focus on … case in Pennsylvania in which 11 parents sued the local school board when it passed a resolution requiring that a … and denigrating evolution. As the first case to test a school district policy requiring the teaching of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249
WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own
College of Education and Human Development
… for multilingual learners who now represent a third of her students. Through a new funding source, she is … (CEHD) is proud to be the host institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and … and master's degree levels as well as a master's program in school counseling. These programs are unique in that they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182
Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… a strong foundation for the teaching and research interests of Dr. Stephen Covell, Mary Meader Associate Professor of … brings college graduates to teach English at Japanese K-12 schools. "While in Japan, I lived in a small rural town that … living in it," he said. "I taught at one junior high school four days a week and in a neighboring town at their …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga
Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. KALAMAZOO, … xEV for Hitachi Astemo Americas, is the recipient of Western Michigan University's inaugural Spire Award, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471
Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!
College of Aviation
… is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Technical Operations student Brayden Broad … world) as a toddler," says the 2023 graduate of Alpena High School, "I've had a huge passion for aviation. He got me … curriculum. He says he took a gander at what other schools offered "numerous times, especially for the sake of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad