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Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

W Magazine

… later this year. ■ The Bronco Marching Band circa 1924. John C. Hoekje, dean, and Leonard Meretta, faculty, at … and the founder of the Western Michigan University bands program in 1945. Bronco Marching Band members perform in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

Employees offered chance to study Spanish and culture in Mexico

News

… on Queretaro, Mexico KALAMAZOO--A summer study abroad program for WMU employees, recently renamed Language and … The two-week intensive language and cultural study abroad program is open to all WMU faculty members and … . Information session attendees will be able to meet with program alumni; Dr. Jane Blyth Warren, director of study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/36

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… industry, as well as an update about WMU's food marketing program, which provides talent to the leading companies that … the conference raises more than $100,000 for student scholarships and experiential learning. “Our program … FMC provides us the resources for student success through scholarships, experience-driven learning, category …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

Rooney from Iraq to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… also facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2015/12/rooney-profile

Counseling psychology students compete nationwide to land prestigious internships

College of Education and Human Development

… six doctoral students in the counseling psychology program who received internship matches during the first … in doctoral internships of their choice. The Match allows programs and applicants to evaluate each other fully before … from clinical, counseling and school psychology doctoral programs nationwide. “The predoctoral internship is one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70858

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Olivia Ngadjui … of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs. Her research explores how Black doctoral students … their professional identities and how they navigate the program's challenges. According to Ngadjui, the study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business MBA program. Having already achieved an undergraduate degree in … impactful,” Wright says. Through his second year in the MBA program, Wright’s relationship with education has evolved. … and accurate educational experience.” Not only has the MBA program provided Wright with personal insight, but he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), provides scholarship funds to allow eligible Associate of Applied … Michigan University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program tuition-free. Dr. Tonya Forbes , KCC vice president … Science in Nursing degree at KCC. The new ADN-to-BSN scholarship will cover 100% of the cost of tuition and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… literacy. Through the department's Pathway Tutoring program, BGC children who participate receive … While learning to read is a a challenging process, the program offers a supportive, structured environment where … LaLonde , associate professor of special education, the program's efforts have made a huge impact on children's …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

Students plan educational event to highlight and combat oppression

News

… more about oppression and how to combat it during a free program set for Thursday, Nov. 29 , on Western Michigan University's main campus. The Wall of Oppression program will take place at the Campus Flagpoles near the Lee … available to respond to oppression. The formal part of the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. , when a keynote speaker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3049