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Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… will help instructors replace their commercial textbooks with free OER and are expected to save students an estimated … Because OER have open licenses, anyone in the world can access, use and adapt the materials for educational … is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief,” Behr says. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards Submitted by Brooke Humphrey … "I don't want cost to ever be the reason a student can't advance in their career," Jackson says. "When students … work and heart our students put into building something bigger than themselves." That philosophy of collective impact …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. With a broad field like finance, Krawczyk is challenged to … when it feels scary or uncomfortable. Those experiences can completely transform your life. They push you to grow in ways you never expected, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess

Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event

College of Education and Human Development

… Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event Submitted … Michigan University decorated vehicles and handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. Participants included the … Dhani James , treasurer of Future Teachers of Color. "When you're a student at WMU, you will be living in the community …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/future-teachers-color-education-halloween-event-wmu-organizations-greek

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… students during the fall of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the … but I also like to see how close to realism I can get with colored pencils a few times a year.  I drew this piece … canvas This process was called a detailed abstraction where you would zoom into an object and create a painting from it. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… senior Shelby Vaughn says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative … in learning more. Sign up today to take this first step in your study abroad adventure.  Vaughn says her 12-days in … so much passion to continue to find opportunities where I can be part of a greater purpose and impact for many around …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… as a peer educator at the  Zhang Career Center as well as with WMU Housing and Residence Life, gaining influential … advice to incoming students is to get involved as soon as you can,” he says. “I know it's scary but put yourself in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe communication and behavioral needs reach their … “We’re trying to intervene as early as possible so that we can really change the developmental trajectory of a child …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s not your imagination—the holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, … chain management program According to Zondag, consumers can expect a largely stable holiday season. The National …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions Submitted by Adam Dietz on WMU alum Steve … in the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with coaches, academics, anybody that can let you know about these players to get as much …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout