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AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… English as a second language (ESL) methods course at WMU, where teaching English to speakers of other languages … and even participating in class,” says Colleen Jbeily , a WMU TESOL master’s student. “The best moment was when he … on his computer, or tidying up,” says Maribeth Sonsara , a WMU TESOL master’s student. “The earbuds have really helped …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies

Haworth College of Business

… Zwanka According to Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the WMU food marketing program, expect holiday food shopping to … and we'd expect re-trenching by consumers.”   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Stacey Anderson November 15, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

News

… Intermittent outages are expected throughout the day. WMU network status updates are posted at wmich.status.io . … information on campus hours during this time. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… here, and it played a big role in my decision to choose WMU.”   Bowerman was in Floyd Hall as a high school student … Innovation Expo, Bowerman also credits her preparation for WMU to the Branch Area Career Center. She participated in … “Connecting on a deeper level with a family member who is a WMU alumni was great.”   To learn more about Innovation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

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

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… years? A: Accepting my position as a marketing professor at WMU is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I love my … and athletics. Q: What does it mean to you to receive WMU’s 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award? A: For me, there is … Veeck stands with President Montgomery while receiving WMU's 2022-23 Distinguished Teaching Award. Q: In your own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

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

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

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