Search

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… design emphasis on my degree because I always liked design work in general,” says Blankenship. “The thought of having … several goals for her career: she’s hoping to eventually work for General Motors at some point in her career as well … says Blankenship. “I hope to be at a company that works in the automotive industry for a portion of my future …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Bosse's research contributions are impressive, with notable works such as the ethnographic documentary Becoming … of musicians during the pandemic and the role of music in social life. She has presented her research at numerous … Dr. Bosse. “I am thrilled to join them in this important work.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… school leaders,” Geier says. “Understanding the legal and social dimensions of religion in schools helps them make …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students participated in 2023-2024 academic year. “Having worked in the education abroad field for over 15 years, one … navigate the cultural exchange on their own.   Parrott now works at the WMU Study Abroad office and encourages other … like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, professionally and culturally on the trip. He …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

News

… class in school and I’m really good at it.”   Students also worked on culminating projects to present to their … overflow in a bathroom , and seventh and eighth graders worked together to program automated pet feeders.    Drawing … programs, focusing on intersectional education that blends social justice and academic excellence.   “Our upcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

News

… instead set their preferences through GoWMU. WMU DPS on social media The Department of Public Safety maintains a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… with the Goliardic Society, the medieval studies student social group,” says Robert F. Berkhofer III, director of the … says the ICMS is held at WMU because of the pioneering work of WMU medievalists such as John Sommerfeldt, the first …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… help international graduate assistants prepare to teach or work with undergraduate students at WMU. Light said the … at other universities, attending related conferences, networking with colleagues in national organizations doing similar work, and by conducting research in the field to learn best …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature-0

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… attendees were asked to consider the implications of work with diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to … positions their own linguistic decisions and choices as valuable to the stories they share about the value of a college … Featured sessions included a poetry slam sponsored by the Social Justice Advocacy Committee and featuring artists from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Wednesday, Jan. 16 WMU and surrounding school districts Social Justice Art Competition and Book Bowl , 5 p.m. , … Middle School. Art competition features original student artwork that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and … on display, and judges select three winning pieces. The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994