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WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. Unfortunately, however, because there are very few K-12 educators of color, … son’s hand. “The professor said, ‘This isn’t the place you should be,’” she says. Hannah-Spiller, however, continued to … “I had more White teachers than teachers of color and often in those classrooms, I felt like I had to prove that I

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is … with rigorous and structured programs, I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. "Of … abroad programs. "I love to travel, so I can't wait to check out a new part of the world! With my band after my

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris … Mich.—After serving six years in the United States Army,  Dwane Dabney  doesn't want to be defined just by his … have training available about suicide, risk assessment and how to help," says Dabney. "The experience and training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… says, referring to Pepper in the female gender. Pepper often seems more feminine than masculine to many observers … interlocutor. Or, owing to more normative expectations of how a robot "should" communicate, will people prefer less sophisticated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Improving process control in metal casting

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Improving process control in metal casting Submitted by … the consumer with needed material. His efforts emphasize how we use different materials, examining the quenching and … so students get the experience of the workplace. Projects often require students to manage the casting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70804

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… Willow Martin: Finding your balance Submitted by Stacey … resource management major made arrangements and planned to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes … with creating a structure and communicating with us. I like how she is descriptive, but still straight to the point, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games … three studies he has conducted over the past several years show very little connection between the two. Dr. Whitney … slam against violent video games, and those claims are often perpetuated by the news media, politicians and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework Submitted by … due to a logistical landscape transformed by COVID-19. Should teachers be required to wear face masks? Should … and educators’ mental health and offers guidance on how schools can address this issue.” Following a tumultuous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey

Haworth College of Business

… Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s … find interesting decisions. This is the interesting part of my major my work will never be boring!” As the treasurer of … was a breathtaking experience. I cannot emphasize enough how important this professional trip is and how it has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

College of Health and Human Services

… Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Amy Heath, PT, DPT, Ph.D. —Chair of the Department of … Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Board—shares how embracing identity and authenticity shapes her …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/heath-spotlight