Search

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Science Foundation for the White House. The president can recognize up to 110 outstanding teachers annually and … researching and redesigning her teaching practice for young learners to improve their mathematical understanding. … Outside of school, Kato is a local coordinator for Youth For Understanding USA. The non-profit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs

Study of Ethics in Society

… and the ethical choices that confront us as we grapple with the housing crisis. Discussions will examine core … Santiago-Valles, associate professor emeritus of Africana Studies. This book is about the most contested ideas … 1,  8,  15, 22 and  29 on Zoom at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students can earn WMU Signature credit for any book club for which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336

Dozens of local internships up for grabs

News

… . "But what we really want students to know is that they can come to our office and have their resumes reviewed … launched its internship program in 2006 in partnership with Southwest Michigan First and several area companies as … for 10 weeks. Throughout the internship, students receive hourly wages, valuable networking opportunities and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/104

WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service

News

… Office of Admissions Gracie K. Mae , dining unit manager with WMU Dining Services Jennifer Morrow , office associate … employees. She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer … a particularly strong advocate for students from the Dominican Republic and that the Dominican Student Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

News

… crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western Michigan University-connected panelists … news. The event, "Fake News—Falsehoods and Bigotry and What Can Be Done," is set for 7 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's … news, media analysis, independent and outlier voices, and youth participation. The featured panelist will be Rawya …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… goals.  “Winning this scholarship has great significance for me. It’s not only about the financial support, but … opportunity to take on a leadership role and collaborate with a team of students has pushed me to grow both … will be industry leaders as their careers unfold, and I can’t wait to watch them do big things!” Meet the Recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… the United States, was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the finalists from Western and coached by Dr. … experience-driven learning opportunities where students can apply their digital marketing skills. In fact, Cowley … for a product with strong sustainability potential. The biggest challenge was narrowing our audience because …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

Fall residence hall sign-up is underway

News

… Residence Life has a variety of halls to choose from, each with different room features, living options or learning … on campus, students who choose to live in residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership … for students living in a single room next fall. Students with a cumulative grad-point average of 3.0 or higher at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901

WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch

News

… . "Our listeners across the region will be able to enjoy without interruption the kind of programming they prefer … programming will feature such popular shows as "This American Life," "Radiolab," "Milk Street Radio," "A Way with … unique identifier, Williams says.  "We're excited to bring you this new service, a service intended to deepen our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

News

… a severe shortage of specialists trained to assist people with vision problems live fuller, happier lives. The … of specialists who will work with visually impaired youths and adults in schools and organizations, as well as … Institute estimated that there were up to 5 million Americans who were visually impaired and that more than 1 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138