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Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… led by Dr. Brianne Pitts.  Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). Debbie Schuitema from the … they enter into the field of teaching.” The event started with a keynote address  from Dr. Brianne Pitts , assistant … before introducing speakers to attendees. "I left with a strong conviction that AEM at WMU and their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

News

… on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to … to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Caution urged after armed robbery on campus

News

… and the suspects left the scene in a dark-colored sedan with a roof rack. They took with them a red and black backpack belonging to one of the … The suspects are described as: An 18-to-20-year-old male with a dark complexion, 5 foot 8 to 5 foot 10 inches tall, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19972

WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… Madison Dober and Alexandra Henson , have been honored with a scholarship from Achieving Women’s Excellence in … women enrolled in full-time supply chain degree programs with the opportunity to attend the AWESOME Symposium and the … all years of the program, who are forming connections with each other and gaining career insights through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68174

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… into the professional world as a published author with her children’s book, “Julie Loves to Dance.” From … about 
a little girl she babysat who was “obsessed” with dancing. Edwards has saved many of the books Famiano … of her writing. “I sent it into a publishing company with a little synopsis and manuscript, and I was waiting for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… trustee. Dr. Ying Zeng, director of Asian Initiatives with Western’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Dr. … he just had this positive energy and when you talked with him you couldn't help but be impacted by this … state," said Dr. Ying Zeng , director of Asian Initiatives with Western’s  Haenicke Institute for Global Education . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923

Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kuhle, right, poses with Steinbrecher. (Photo courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate … winningest women's tennis coach in the history of the MAC with 545 career wins. She ranks second in the history of the … tennis and is one of only two MAC women's tennis coaches with 250-plus wins, with the next highest career mark at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

News

… students are often technologically savvy and comfortable with online communication, it's still been a challenging … and Office of Information Technology teams have partnered with dozens of offices from across the University to make … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … a significant impact on student’s feelings of well-being with more than 80% of students experiencing an increase in … of utilizing campus recreation   Student satisfaction with various facilities, activities and programs   Needs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… Remington found his true passions in his business minor. With the assistance of mentors Dr. Russell Zwanka , director … that he can use to build his resume and network with future employers, all while leaving a strong impression … to my current role as a category management intern at Kellogg’s,” he says. Throughout Remington’s internship, he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876