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WMU foster youth effort boosting its role as national training resource

News

… success is getting national kudos and is the base for a new service to increase opportunities for students around the … financial footing and offer trainee scholarships. The also want to expand the coach training staff, resources and … specialist with the Center for Fostering Success. "We want to meet the growing need and are turning to those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33567

High school music students to spend two weeks learning, performing on campus

News

… Concert schedule Sunday, July 17 9:45 a.m.—Morning worship service, featuring the SEMINAR brass choir and concert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33435

Gazelle Sports co-owner to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… The retailer has been acknowledged for its success and service, including being recognized as a Top 50 Running … and Michigan Small Business of the Year, as well as being awarded The North Face Never Stop Exploring Award in 2011. In addition to selling activewear and training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29802

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… 10 ways to use the Libraries in your course Submitted by Angela Brcka on University Libraries has a variety of services, resources and tools that can help you prepare your courses for the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Graduate dreams of her next steps

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Graduate dreams of her next steps Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Maruj Jamal, B.S.E.'22, is excited to be pursuing … in chemical engineering in Saudi Arabia. But Western will always have a place in her heart. "WMU is like my second home, and I love it," she says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After coming to Western Michigan University to pursue her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624

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