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Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her students, thrive. Kristi VanderWoude “The best thing … GYO program supports 80 districts in Michigan by providing school employees a tuition-free education to earn their … is proud to be the host institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Educational leadership alum receives Lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education

College of Education and Human Development

… and Lucas Schrauben, second to right. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Department of Education) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … education, is director of secondary programs at Holt High School. Postsecondary Professional of the Year: Dr. Kenneth … honored for their accomplishments help Michigan high school students attain the knowledge and skills they need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75574

National scholar to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

News

… Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez this month through an … will be Richard W. DeBoer of Lawton, Mich., and Lawton High School, and Miguel Rosas of Fennville, Mich., and Fennville High School. To register for southwest Michigan's Chavez Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5807

Alumni classnotes, spring and summer 2024

W Magazine

… W. Tremblay , BA ‘94, MA ‘99, co-edited the sixth edition of the graduate textbook "The Fundamentals of College … 2023 Society of Health and Physical Educators Middle School Physical Educator of the Year. Brian Pyles , MA ‘95, … , MA '11, director of secondary programs at Holt High School, was named Administrator of the Year, and Kenneth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75865

Popular local band to perform on campus

News

… by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for … multi-instrumentalists, including several alumni from WMU's School of Music, exploring a warped and beautiful blend of … and Interactive! concert series is presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4871

Internationally renowned trio to give campus performance

News

… by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for … Trio The Zodiac Trio, formed in 2006 at the Manhattan School of Music, consists of members Kliment Krylovskiy, … and Interactive! concert series is presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4441

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against teams representing 27 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 12-member WMU team came in a … contending for a national championship again next year." Schools earn the right to compete at nationals by winning or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

Students take on industry challenges for their capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Tuesday, April 15 , at Floyd Hall, home to WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Continue reading to learn more about some of the amazing work engineering Broncos have been up to.    … schedule by department.   Streamlining Production Capacity of a Start-up Beverage Co.   Graduating industrial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/senior-engineering-design-spring-2025

Campus MLK Day efforts recognized by national diversity magazine

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… that focuses on diversity in higher education. WMU was one of 96 institutions from around the nation named an annual … which coordinates numerous events, including for high school and middle school students, as well as community reflections and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50211

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

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… is joined by supporters including Dr. Joshua Naranjo, professor of statistics.  Each year, faculty members from across the … the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments and programs to represent their unit as …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration