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Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … and  Barbara Jones KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancing on the runway, seniors stole the show in student designed outfits … "The designer also made a duster to go over it. She got the material for it and made it custom to what Sharon was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

News

… as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar, Distinguished … lost in the past control over their ancestral remains and material culture. "In partnering with tribal communities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… past. While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

News

… in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aishi Dhar Puja walked through the lobby of Western Michigan University’s … Books for Broncos , which helps students access course materials and textbooks; Student Health Assistance Fund , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our … of worrying less about where and how we’re going to get materials, and focus more on the finished product,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67020

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming and caring environment of the … and its relationship with the College of Aviation, which was launched in 2018 and offers current Western students the … the students could effectively grasp and understand the material.  We all did the best we could under that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, … design student, drew inspiration for her line from vintage materials. "I thrifted a whole bunch of jean material, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) has a clear pathway to get there, and that cost is never the barrier … She also brings the profession to life by connecting course material to students' interests and aspirations, using …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, … focuses on optimizing production schedules, ensuring that material, tooling, and programs are in working order to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

It’s the Mainline for Hainline – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air

College of Aviation

… on   Rebekah Hainline believes in not only paying it forward but also paying it backward.  The Battle Creek native has parlayed a two-year stint … because of them.  Years later, I still use some of the materials and handouts that I got in those courses to teach …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/hainline