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New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… affordability Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maddie Christians, S.H.E. Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program … model, creating our identity and branding and deciding what our marketing and business plans were. We established … two years; it’s found its way into almost every aspect of what I’ve been doing,” says Christians. “Now we have data we …

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

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… of regional middle schoolers Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University received … for middle school students across five regional school districts. The transformative initiative, led by Dr. Erika … “We’re trying to give them as much exposure as possible to what’s out there.” School districts impacted by this program …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… College of Aviation. From delivering goods and surveying disaster zones to mapping critical infrastructure and responding to emergencies, drone technology is expanding the horizons of aviation—and Western aims to … new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) certificate program is creating opportunities for Broncos.  “(UAS) is future …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… a variety of unique packaging options. Some of the Eunique Kisses products include containers that light up. Richardson … day over the summer, she would work in the factory at Kellogg from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., take an hour break and then work … student ambassador and tour guide. “Helping students decide what college they’ll go to, that’s a big decision to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted … particularly our friends. Ethical questions include: What is human well-being? What is happiness? What does it mean to live a good and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… program to support multilingual students Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kim Huls is a YouTube influencer, teacher and … years of my career, I would try to do weekly vlogs to recap what I was doing in the classroom. It was a really honest … share things that are hard for me or things that I've struggled with and then other teachers can say, have you tried …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… off, WMU business professors provide their perspectives on what trends are influencing consumer behavior and impacting …   Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food connects people, and the holidays … digital marketing program   Dr. Scott Cowley “We expect a bigger increase in Gen Z holiday spending in 2024 relative to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns

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… patterns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian … Avenue pedestrian mall will permanently eliminate the existing roadways and parking lot between McCracken Hall and … to minimize disruptions, but there will be disruptions." What to look for when walking and driving Foot and vehicular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… ombuds, remembers the moment well. It was one of his first interactions with the nationally renowned labor … of the WMU football team on campus during Fall Welcome. What would this new leader say to a group of awardees he … to WMU in pursuit of a transformative college experience. “What matters most are the people,” McConnell remembers …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… to enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Grant will provide financial resources for well-established programs to scale up their impact on students. … the two Experience-Driven Incubator Grants aim to assist emerging programs in establishing a strong foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780