Search results

From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

News

… From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ … monoculture, remain among the few experiences millions share at the same time. Working behind the scenes to capture … my previous institution, I was undecided. I finally found what interested me: audio and video recording. The teacher …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… Nelson Couch and Kimberly K. Bell, authors of MIP's Gaming the Medieval English Text: “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” … Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.  We are happy to introduce our book, Gaming the Medieval English … the last line of the strophe that points ominously toward what looms for Gawain: “the derk nyght.” The dark night …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

Week gives international students chance to share their cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Week gives international students chance to share their cultures Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, … of Events Saturday, Nov. 10— Dominican Night,  2 to 5 p.m., Trimpe Building Multicultural Center, hosted by the

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/49695

WMU course examining startups wins national award

News

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University course examining the factors that foster vibrancy in high-tech startup … John Mueller , assistant professor, and graduate assistant Fareed Shalhout , it was one of 18 submissions from across … course, WMU students are encouraged to learn and experience what cities are doing to foster startups in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26957

OT professor wins recognition from national organization

News

… Western Michigan University professor of occupational therapy has won high honors from a national professional … in research. Many of her considerable contributions in the area of advocacy have been with and through the American … Home Fit Guide. The program helps older adults understand what they need to do to be able to safely stay in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20777

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

News

… and commitment to Experience-Driven Learning, strengthening student engagement both in and out of the classroom … mentorship, inclusion and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful lives and careers. “College is … honored to be part of their young lives as they figure out what they want to do with their careers and how they’re …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

News

… biases will take place at Western Michigan University. The events involve book circles discussing bestselling … for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at WMU. "How are we as an institution thinking about what that means for us and who we are? Those are the kind of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

WMU medical school granted full accreditation

News

… on WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Building on the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the final … Dr. Hal B. Jenson , the founding dean of WMed, shared the news with the medical school's Board of Directors, … Dr. Jenson said he was very appreciative of the more than 125 faculty, residents, staff, and medical students who met …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45417

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… U.S. classrooms speaking little or no English, educators are looking for new ways to bridge communication gaps. At … University, Dr. Robyn Edwards , assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies, is …   “One student went from sitting quietly and unsure of what to do to being engaged and even participating in …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs Submitted by Raine Kuch … new short-term , faculty-led study abroad programs are available to Western Michigan University students in 2019. This is the greatest number of new programs WMU Study Abroad has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50400