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Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Charlie Kurth KALAMAZOO, … unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative duties while collaborating with scholars across the globe representing diverse fields …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140
WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision
News
… for programs in blindness and low vision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kim Dr. Lee Dr. Wiebold Dr. … a severe shortage of specialists trained to assist people with vision problems live fuller, happier lives. The … educating the next generation of specialists who will work with visually impaired youths and adults in schools and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138
Autism art show on display, reception planned
News
… Autism art show on display, reception planned Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An art exhibit that was … on display through Feb. 28 at Western Michigan University, with a reception set for this week. The "All for One" … Feb. 4 . The reception is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Lot 104. Autism and Visual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205
Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education
Haworth College of Business
… Chopp’s ambition towards education Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Jordan Chopp KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With time, the perfect opportunity will show itself when … human resource professionals did daily. I spoke frequently with the representatives in the department and learned more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178
From heartbreak to hope
W Magazine
… times. The WMU alumnus has impacted thousands of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from heartbreak and hope, … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
News
… Week, April 10-16 . “Western Michigan University could not function without its student employees, and being employed on campus … recognizes the top student employee and supervisor annually with the Gary L. Belleville Student Employee of the Year and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736
Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging
Student Life
… climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture … a significant impact on student’s feelings of well-being with more than 80% of students experiencing an increase in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success
News
… Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from … University helped her combine her passion for education with purpose, bringing to light her drive to help families … and working as a counselor, before becoming an intern and now being offered a job after graduation. Graduating on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463
Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast
College of Education and Human Development
… podcast. He discussed the complexities of gender transition within relationships, ways couples can maintain a strong … adolescence where there's more experimentation. It's another part of their identity kind of unfolding. And that … demanding due to the potential for partners to easily trigger each other's emotions. He also says it is crucial for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74964
WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake
News
… Set on upstaging just about every aspect of life as we know it, the illness brought industries around the world to a … the Playhouse decided to replace its planned summer lineup with a slate of virtual performances available via … transmission during production by assembling small casts with people who live in the same households. Physical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339