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Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Drs. Tasia Fields and Andrew Rynberg with Golden Apple Awards, Lindsey Hemmerlein with a Keystone Early Career … for both ELA and math in all assessed grades. Rynberg’s service has been lauded by US and NATO military leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

News

… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … Tyler Matta, Meegan Heerlyn, Hunter Shulfer, Hannah Kalleward and Max Vreman are all Broncos interning at GPI. … Borgess, Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency (KRESA) and Zoetis, among many others, often …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Avery Mandigo Undergraduate, … of NYC Graphic Design" Digital illustration This piece was created as part of an assignment for the course Cultural … since a requiem is typically performed at funerary services. I wanted to honor a piece of myself I’ve put to …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … and it's kind of cleansing … to keep good energy." "It's a way to start activities, events or conversations in a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … divide. “There’s tension. We have all of these culture wars, whether it’s stem cell research or abortion or … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has accepted a nurse … after she graduates. “As a soon-to-be nurse, it is hard to watch what is going on...” “The unpredictability and the … but is forging ahead within the College of Health and Human Services to prepare students for work during one of the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy Submitted … who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by … classroom." As a mentor, she often has WMU students do pre-service teaching observations in her classroom and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

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… WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on … acclaim. WMU Signature received the Innovative Program award at the NASPA Region IV-East annual conference. "WMU … to act as a leader in a team like that to provide the best service that we can is crucial." The PEAK project, Stevens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585

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

Student Life

… group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with … Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d … own thing to do.”    Junior Ellie McKean , an SRC customer service specialist and intramural sports participant , …

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