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Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… , professor, will lead each discussion. This book explores ways to address wildlife decline at the individual level … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes.  … from Western in December 2022 with a Ph.D. in English. After completing “Sprawl,” Collard won the Hollis Summers … as he goes.  The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, it was a little bit of a challenge,” says Collard. “But it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… in industries including banking, sales and marketing. It was an unexpected move back to her hometown of Muskegon, Michigan, that inspired her to find what was missing and take the next step in her education.  With … “I was able to talk to Dr. J one-on-one in her office after a final. In that time, we discussed not only the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model

College of Education and Human Development

… the Dominican Republic  (DR),  Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez  was motivated to examine the education system in her home … had and how they've influenced their perspectives. After conducting an interpretive phenomenolgy analysis, … that the students feel and affirm that their transformation was not only academic learning," says Peña Martinez. "They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259

WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities

News

… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled today at usnews.com  and will be available … tier. Release of the U.S. News listing comes just weeks after WMU learned it was included on the Washington Monthly's list of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590

Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

News

… from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. And in addition to the United States and Canada, … will receive secondary emphasis. In addition, in the afternoon, clinics will be offered by Duane Davis, WMU … by the WMU Advanced Jazz Combo directed by Dr. Scott Cowan, WMU assistant professor of music. Groove for Thought In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

U.S. Poet Laureate Levine to speak at WMU's Schneider Hall

News

… in 2009, and "What Work Is," which won the National Book Award for Poetry in 1991. That is one of two National Book Awards Levine has won. The first was in 1980 for "Ashes: … State University-Fresno, from which he retired in 1992 after 34 years on the faculty. He also has taught at New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1511

New head football coach announced

News

… receivers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, was named the 15th coach in the 107-year history of Bronco … football. WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard said Fleck was the clear choice to be at the helm. "It was very … the needs of our returning football student-athletes, and after meeting with them, it was clear P.J.'s pedigree as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

Sales and business marketing student wins national competition

News

… fourth in the sales portion of the event. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our SBM students and their … the sale of auto insurance to fictional young adult buyers. After the role-plays, the top four students competed in a … of Northern Colorado, University of Southern California and Wake Forest University. Jogerst says he was well-prepared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961

Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group

News

… Callard , a 1988 WMU alumnus and resident of Fenton, Mich,, was named 2013 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year … Canfield James Earle Canfield Canfield, who is retired after more than 20 years as a physician assistant, was … majority of the U.S. territories and within the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823