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Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world
Haworth College of Business
… friendships among the students, a testament to the transformative power of shared adventures," says Dr. James … Mich.—The historic role of universities prepare students for their future. More and more, those futures involve … Penner “ESG accounting has the potential to be one of the biggest changes to the accounting and auditing field since …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202
Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs
College of Education and Human Development
… be decorated with student work throughout the semester. Before the renovations, food lab supplies were stored in … its labs the summer to meet new industry standards for fashion and nutrition students. The overhaul of the … in the building have gone through multiple transformations since the building was constructed in 1965. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254
'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business
Haworth College of Business
… benefits that are vital to an employee’s well-being, I look forward to my future aiding companies in their journey toward excellence.” Crediting her preparedness for her field to her courses at the Haworth College of … human resources intern, she spent her summer interviewing hourly production applicants, creating and leading a student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… standards and been recertified by the American Society for Engineering Management. The program is one of just eight … knowledge while adding management skills. The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based … industries has dramatically increased the need for people with both skill sets. Dr. Larry Mallak Senior, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
WMU to host 11th annual Michigan Autism Conference
College of Arts and Sciences
… The mission of the conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, teachers and caregivers to share information on contemporary practices and the best ways of … focused. There's a really nice array of options for teachers or school staff too.” One of the standout …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73079
Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2023 Fall Awards Celebration
News
… , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging … and Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will lead the celebration, which recognizes faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72663
Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute for Global Education’s Soga Japan Center will host a Japan … language and culture. About The Haenicke Institute for Global Education The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established in 1998, fosters an …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
News
… by Erin Flynn on Seed, the winning Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact team, earned a $10,000 prize. Team … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … garden sponsorship and an avenue for assistance in produce sales and logistics. Aquaponics in Education : Team members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own
College of Education and Human Development
… Kristi VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude has been trying for two years to accommodate her classroom for multilingual learners who now represent a third of her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182
Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… on If we have an accurate model of how a disease works, for example Alzheimer’s is a disease which has a huge unmet … therapies involve complex drug treatments customized for a specific patient or a particular disease. Ensuring the … requires the relentless expertise from scientists searching for treatments. Dr. Alex Ferguson , B.S.E.’16, M.S.’17, is …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/alex-ferguson-mathematical-modeling