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Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an epic … on the runway during the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association's (MODA) annual spring fashion show. … every aspect of the show, including marketing, planning and set design. Inspired designs Tori Mosner modeled for Dagney …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student McKenna Bowerman knew where her corner of campus was before she had even graduated from high school—Floyd … of Engineering and Applied Sciences.   “The space felt modern, creative, and hands-on, which matched the kind of … in a real project.”   As an attendee, Bowerman learned to design engineering project ideas, pitch her projects and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design Conference when graduating seniors showcased the … put their knowledge and skills into practice in real-world settings. Students completed projects in collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jerrold Jackson , a distinguished speech-language practitioner, CEO, and … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Meet Aviation's 2022 WMU Presidential Scholar - Yewon Lee

College of Aviation

… the College of Aviation. On April 8th, 2022 , she was one of just 50 scholars who were chosen from a class of over 5,000 seniors to receive the Presidential Scholar designation . This is the highest academic honor that WMU … and assistance towards others, not only in group project settings, but also as a resource to her peers.  The College …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/presidentialscholar

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

News

… 750 students. The complex is targeted at new students and designed to encourage social engagement and provide an … select the final name. The name selected, Western Heights, was the choice of students, she said, and it met the hopes … arranged into houses of 30-35 students on each floor with a kitchen and study area, plus centrally private bathrooms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

News

… the Wesley Center, where Community Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … charged up. It's what we should be doing." Student-Led by Design A student packs food into a suitcase to take home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors outstanding students as Presidential Scholars, the highest academic … Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every …   Lily Kieliszewski  Presidential Scholar in Engineering Design and Manufacturing   Lily Kieliszewski. For Lily …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

A Working Artist, Rachel Stickney Builds a Business Around the Book Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… fair circuit, teaches book arts classes and is regularly awarded grants and project funding, alongside an active … "It was there I learned about bookbinding, paper arts, typesetting, teaching classes, running a store and scheduling … Drawing on her own experience as a working artist, Stickney designs sketchbooks, journals and tools using high-quality …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2026/08/rachel-stickney-book-arts-alumni

Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November

News

… Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November Submitted by Deanne … Refreshments will be provided. Living traditionally in a modern world "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native … Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, participants will experience traditional Native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837