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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are … and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New ideas and new collaborations Amplifying evolving … engineering and engineering management Working with WMU Public Safety to ensure security on campus, Acar’s …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392

College of Education and Human Development

… improvements to meet accreditation guidelines. In June 2019 WMU closed its child campus child care center due … to student-parents who qualify for Pell grants. Since 2019 WMU has been able to provide child care with 5 partner … who applied for child care tuition assistance. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal

Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… hosted by the Haworth College of Business. Colleen Munson , WMU volleyball head coach, will give a presentation titled … parking is available in Schneider Hall lot 72R. Munson and WMU Volleyball Milestones Munson joined the WMU volleyball program as head coach in 2005. Prior to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30053

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the first woman to graduate from WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  … she founded named Peachy Profitability, working with WMU undergraduates as an industry sponsor for the Senior … lead to opportunities you’d never imagined,” says Johnson. “WMU's program emphasized problem-solving under uncertainty, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream

College of Education and Human Development

… more difficult to come by,” explained Belle. She knew that WMU had a great Education Program, and also felt really drawn to WMU because of its location. She grew grew up going to … her school work and make good grades. “As my time at WMU progressed, I got better and better at managing my time …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/06/early-childhood-major-cleans-organizes-her-way-towards-fulfilling-her-late

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… degree in marketing and leadership and business strategy. WMU President Russ Kavalhuna, Padilla and fellow Bronco … take her career in an exciting direction. Transferring to WMU from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Padilla was welcomed to WMU Haworth with open arms. “I knew I wanted to study …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College

College of Education and Human Development

… with a special education teacher, she returned to WMU for a Master’s degree in Adaptive Physical Education. … in a variety of opportunities while on campus. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/alumni-education-olivet-success-story

College of Education and Human Development instructors earn university awards for first-year experience course

College of Education and Human Development

… of the Year Award, respectively. Given out annually by WMU's Office of Student Transitions, through a nomination … course material engaging. About First-Year Experience at WMU FYE-2100  is an intensive, highly interactive two-credit … student leader, it is designed to unite a new community of WMU students through shared experiences that support …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/first-year-fye-award-education-human-development-andree-voss-2025

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—“Before I started CPA preparation courses through WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Accountancy program, I … exam before starting my full-time job. Progressing through WMU’s CPA prep courses helped me realize that I had the … can hit the ground running,” says Penner. With 60% of WMU accountancy students planning to earn their CPA license …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

News

… More information is available on the commencement webpage . WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and … also may graduate after the summer II session. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees