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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
News
… 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