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WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Venture Grant recipients Submitted by Erin Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, … and enhances investments into successful projects from the 2024 inaugural cohort. The nine projects selected include: … lab would allow students to develop new approaches, code innovative software and generate experimental content …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in … be on display at Louisana's Old State Capitol in November 2024 . And according to organizers, the exhibit will most … at the Capitol. Finished design Covell's entry and final product is a patchwork two-piece set, that includes a jacket …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

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… Stephanie Ward , instructor of airport operations, is 2025 Aviation Educator of the Year, and Reed Hudson , an aviation operations and management student, is Aviation Student of the Year. The … public university in the state of Michigan. With more than 1,200 undergraduate students, it is one of the largest …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Drs. Glinda Rawls, Dini Metro-Roland, Kerry Hegele, Rena VanDerwall, Allison Hart-Young, Kristal Ehrhardt, … be available to Michigan school districts in the 2024-25 academic school year.  For more WMU news, arts and … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels July 12, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75967

Sport management alum finds success with Indiana Pacers

College of Education and Human Development

… Sport management alum finds success with Indiana Pacers Submitted by … people is my favorite part." Tony Bellissimo at the NBA's 2024 All Star Weekend in Indianapolis. One of the biggest … non-profit of the game initiative; an opportunity for organizations to spread awareness while providing fundraising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74862

Western's graduate public affairs program rises in U.S. News and World Report rankings

School of Public Affairs and Administration

… the prestigious U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 2024 ranking of Best Public Affairs Graduate Programs … "We are thrilled to see our colleagues across the nation recognizing the quality of our graduate programming, … which rated the academic quality of master's programs. Methodology information is available on U.S. News' website. To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75424

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

…   WMU Aviation Alumnus Justin Hagan at Envoy Air in 2024 Justin is the Hagan who led the family's way toward … of pointed him toward a career as a pilot.  Research introduced Justin, a 2018 graduate of Flat Rock High School, to … and was headed for his training with Envoy, the regional airline that has working relationships with Delta.  He …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness

College of Education and Human Development

… by WMU's Career and Student Employment Services, the 2024 School Professional Showcase Job Fair held March 15 also featured job ready resources to prepare students for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75083

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… the talented theatre student. Earlier this month, he was named Pop Vocalist of the Year in the 2025 Josie Music … love your voice,” said McIntyre.   “I thought your melody choices you made—I was like, ‘Should have thought of … become family, really.”   Austin leads a rehearsal for a 2024 performance of "Beauty and the Beast" with Unity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

BSON partners with University Libraries to enhance medication training

College of Health and Human Services

… safety principles and hands-on clinical skills. Traditionally, nursing programs have relied on candy as a stand-in … reduce the seriousness of the learning experience. In Fall 2025, BSON partnered with the Waldo Library 3D Print Team to … ingredients. Using 3D printing allowed pills to be produced in accurate sizes, shapes and forms, including …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/med-training