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Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… Hailey's accomplishments." FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT WMU The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides … programs, visit  the department webpage . STARTING GATE AT WMU Starting Gate is a student business accelerator program … Haworth College of Business, the accelerator is open to all WMU students through a competitive application process in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… a more closely knit community." NUTRITION AND DIETETICS AT WMU Dietitians are nutrition experts who apply the science … community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics prepare students who … nutrition and dietitian technician registered (DTR). Both WMU programs are recognized by the Accreditation Council for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

News

… before retirement after nearly eight years at the helm of WMU.  Ceremonies begin at  9 a.m. in Miller Auditorium and … watch the livestream linked 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/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award

College of Education and Human Development

… with in-person and virtual, 100% of the students in WMU's program were able to attend the event. In addition to … says  Kelly   McHugh , nutrition and dietetics intern at WMU. "They had a lot of good guest speakers presenting on … that we cause through diet." NUTRITION AND DIETETICS AT WMU Dietitians are nutrition experts who apply the science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73203

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… welcomes innovators from around the world. Her path to WMU was fueled by the commitment to education of her … When it was time to select a college, a campus visit to WMU sealed the deal. "I found an incredible community at … and cemented her love of travel. After graduating from WMU in 1996, Moore headed back to Washington, D.C., where …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… about interviewing," adds Simpson.  EXERCISE SCIENCE AT WMU The Department of Human Performance and Health … visit the  exercise science program webpage . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early childhood unified education program, is the founder of the Blankets for Bronson at WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader … two pieces of fabric together. Blankets for Bronson at WMU also makes cards for patients at the hospital. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… from those groups. Supported by a partnership between the WMU College of Health and Human Services, Corewell Health … a master's student in the nutrition and dietetics program. WMU students and faculty discussed the field and led … label. This activity among others from the day allowed for WMU students to practice educating the community as they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… A wedding dress donated by the niece of a WMU alumna. The archival process includes documenting and … something that we can do?" Cooper started her journey at WMU when she enrolled in the Department of History as a … to grow into a real asset for the university.  Fashion at wmu The fashion merchandising and design majors prepare …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… the Year,” said Dr. Rusty Stitt , faculty specialist II in WMU’s educational leadership program. “Her commitment to … candidate for National Teacher of the Year. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/teacher-michigan-regional-award-lyndsey-cook