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WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs on the edge of the road near crosswalks that drivers … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when … 'E' Formula Education, engineering and enforcement make up the recipe for success Van Houten has implemented time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Innovation alert: AI marketing projects help students thrive

Haworth College of Business

… of mini-grants for AI teaching innovation. The awards supported the development and piloting of AI-integrated … And they also were able to use ChatGPT Pro for each assignment throughout the semester. Harvey included guidance on using AI effectively and responsibly for the assignments during the term, along with relevant ethical …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/ai-marketing-grants

College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall Submitted by Joel Krauss on … in the college. In the last two years, the Department of Occupational Therapy launched a new Doctor of Occupational … and Human Services is announcing new programs and redesigned certificates that show our commitment to growing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… project director, adds “the HIL School Renewal Model is designed to help schools achieve sustainable implementation of … evidence-based practices for student success.  It is also designed to complement and help schools achieve their district … to 150 schools elementary and middle schools in up to 80 school districts across Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

News

… and understanding this team has generated set us up to be successful,” Hume says. “Each of us had a vital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918

Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field

Haworth College of Business

… of all that WMU has to offer. While these commitments occupy her schedule, Krazel has reaped the benefits that all … prepare numerous files on the audit engagement, and support the engagement team with onsite audits to ensure … Her success is a testament to both her hard work and the support of faculty and staff at WMU Haworth. “The college …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancyalyssa-krazelinternship

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

News

… me. And it's been really cool to be celebrated—not just supported and seen on campus, but celebrated as an … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, … I was learning a lot about scenic art and costume design," Osterhout remembers. While theatre may have been her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

WMU students demonstrate superior sales skills in competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU students demonstrate superior sales skills in competition Submitted by Stacey … used vehicles. In round two, students were asked to follow up on the limited use of the service by the dealership after … me gain experience in all sorts of selling, but the biggest thing was that it helped me to gain confidence in my …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/steel-city-sales-challenge

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

News

… syndrome. To make the experience easier, Ari-Gur came up with the concept for a smart white cane: wearable … majors, were part of a team of WMU students tasked with designing the vest and developing power sources for the … users," Peterson says. "This helps with transitioning to designing products in our careers after college." The project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553