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Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… student to employee, they already have a briefcase full of experience before their first day on the job. Within the School of Communication, classes are not only designed to … usage.” Through classes like these, students in WMU’s School of Communication don’t just learn about concepts in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

CELCIS Alumna Pursues Sports Management Degree

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Christie Bierlein on Ran Wei arrived from China in August of 2015 to complete a graduate degree in sports management … two semesters, but she successfully passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test after the fall … is challenging,” Wei said. “In China we learn in English in school but we almost never have the opportunity to talk with …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ran-wei-spotlight

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna , a delegation of students, faculty and staff met with lawmakers, … served as a platform to advocate for continued support of higher education and to share stories of student success … a live demonstration from the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Communication and its Communication and Social …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… for academic affairs, and Dr. Laura Dinehart , dean of the College of Education and Human Development, were … Department of Education, Grow Your Own (GYO) supports 80 school districts in the state by providing school employees seeking initial certification or additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Concerto Competition finals highlight accomplished students

News

… finals Feb. 10 KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s School of Music Concerto Competition finals will take place at … concert Sunday, April 14. Competition judges Huw Lewis , professor of organ at Hope College David Reimer , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4500

WMU receives grant to implement summer mentoring program for teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… Sonnenberg on Nelson Heymoss KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two members of Western Michigan University's College of Education and … to fund a summer mentoring program for teachers in area school districts.  Dr. Regena Fails Nelson , chair and … student mastery in math and English. Participating school districts are Kalamazoo Public Schools, Comstock …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46956

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

News

… weather and climate change,  Dr. Laiyin Zhu , associate professor in Western Michigan University's  School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , is … , professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar in Western's School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability. Zhu has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… for Financial Planning and Wellness in the Haworth College of Business and was recruited by Burma Center Program … says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships and why it … time that he spent with the students and considers it valuable to them.  “It was a fun and enriching experience,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

WMU trustees approve tenure and promotions for faculty

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 20 faculty members and … of Aviation Sciences. Dr. Christina Chin , Frostic School of Art. Dr. Martha Councell-Vargas , School of Music. Dr. Yvonne Ford , WMU Bronson School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33479

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Program. Dr. Lisa Paulius and Dr. Clement Burns , both professors of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and … Igor Fedotov , professor of viola in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, will engage in prestigious international … which involves graduate, undergraduate and sometimes high school students,” adds Burns. “Global exchanges expose …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees