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WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… at college as a panelist on Beacon College's educational show, “A World of Difference” which premiered on PBS on  May … they transition out of college into graduate college or the work environment," says Hadley, a licensed counselor who was … counselors to better prepare students to come to college by doing some transitioning planning. Visiting colleges and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… both have a Bronco connection. As you may expect, chemistry doesn’t just happen in the lab at WMU, many times it happens … watching the precision flying of the Blue Angels at an air show in Muskegon.  It became a career choice as a junior when … in the Detroit Metro area.  “I knew that I never wanted to work a desk job,” he says.  “I was torn between becoming a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments. … those working in STEM have all the fun. “We get to ask, how does the world work? And we go figure it out.”  For Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

News

… help to answer the call. Dr. Brandy Brown , who earned a doctoral degree from Western Michigan University, was tapped … for the role. "Dr. Brown is a strategic thinker who knows how to set objectives that matter, design programs to … construct our goals from that," says Brown. Michigan is working in conjunction with the U.S. Climate Alliance toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… foster a culture of inclusion and excellence. “Dr. Carter’s work reflects the heart of what we value at Western Michigan … and Human Development. “Her accomplishments exemplify how education can transform not only individual lives but …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to socialize, meet industry leaders and build networks. And it’s a way to explore diverse interests.   Ryan … dedication to projects from someone outside of his major." How does participation in these organizations fit into Rubarth’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running a youth … a successful production of "Beauty and the Beast" with dozens of burgeoning performing artists. Austin is entering … a set and everything that it takes to put our entire show together," Austin says. "It's a lot of work, but it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2025 recess

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… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Nov. 27-28 since the University continues to … for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. on Dec. 1.   Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 26 and will reopen … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/thanksgiving-2025-recess-0

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on While I waited for the doctor’s phone call with my breast cancer biopsy results, I … high risk and able to start getting mammograms. My cancer showed up on my second mammogram. As I reflected on Cory’s … to make my bed, baby-sitting me and Beaumont so Lang could work, reading and napping with me, writing grants in my …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

News

… to give people who are visually impaired who live, work or visit a WMU campus more independence, says Jayne … It’s a “tool in our toolbox” she continues. “The agents don’t replace our independence, but Aira makes it more convenient and easier.” How it works Aira is a free downloadable iOS or Android …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591