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Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… Big Apple for fall New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, … spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive events. And for the second time in … thinking about how extravagant and how camp I want to be with them." Alongside future fashion leaders from just 15 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… transferrable skills into his courses, blending relevance with enjoyment so students find multiple areas of marketing … This process leads to ownership of the creative process with many students continuing to create content … students’ self-efficacy so they can pursue their goals with confidence. Audience: Never subscribing to the idea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… approval. “In  her leadership roles both at Western and within the Kalam azoo community, Dr. Wallace has proven to … “Her background positions her well to lead a college with a vital mission that spans across colleges and academic … attainment and policies impacting families and individuals with disabilities. She has served as faculty and in several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953

Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification

Haworth College of Business

… companies switch to our certification, which was developed with our partners at Learning Evolution.”   At WMU Haworth, … much smoother. Not many people enter the industry initially with strong category management knowledge.”   The course … Over the course of one semester, the certification begins with a pre-test, followed by 10 different modules using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70932

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… University studying engineering, a field that fit in with his experience helping his father with their family construction business. He was born in the … family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… in professional development workshops, build relationships with mentors and a create video presentation to add to their … in ways that confirm their passion for their careers with support from the University." Located in the … which encourages developing age appropriate objectives within four main categories: social/emotional, physical, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

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… staff and faculty. President Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to sign a public commitment to … and staff members. President Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to make a public commitment to … It invigorates our resolve to promote values that align with the physical, social and mental wellness of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… of aviation at Western Michigan University, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the … pioneers. Microsoft HoloLens enables users to engage with 3D holographic content mixed with the physical world, giving holograms real-world context …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… intern and WMU social work undergraduate student, helps with classroom activities. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Carly Smith , a … is putting learning into practice at her internship with the Kalamazoo Youth Development (KYD) Network. This … is an organization that uses data-driven models to partner with out-of-school programs, creating a thriving community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… can be able to access it, whether you're familiar or not with fashion history," says Cooper, a fashion history … a nice mix of everything. We have 1860s huge hope skirts with crinoline, 1920s flapper costumes, shoes and baby … noting the amount of skill and time needed. However, with the support given by the department and Western, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074