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WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a National Science Foundation-funded conference Feb. 25 in … and facilitator to diverse audiences. Privileged Logics 2024 aims to r aise awareness about issues of privilege in … 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Limited space is available to attend and participate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… was started to address the statewide teacher shortage. Modeled after the Michigan Department of Education's "Grow … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation , PPS began offering financial aid to existing employees looking to earn college … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels January 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a knack for finding the quickest and most efficient way to do … of determination to achieve success.” “These student organizations are an opportunity to grow as a leader and member of … future. To get there, she has taken on two internships. In 2024, she worked at Hormel Foods as an industrial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

News

… WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience Submitted by Adam Dietz on For … those collective moments is Detroit Lions senior video producer and Bronco alumnus Max Hahn , B.A.’14. Hahn has a job … service and creating products to promote the organization.”  It’s a job that requires equal parts humility and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience

Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues

College of Education and Human Development

… Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues Submitted by … was awarded the Sylvia Walker Education Award by the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) for 2024. The award, announced on July 26, recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/valerie-dixon-cecp-winner-national-multicultural-award-namrc

Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary

College of Education and Human Development

… and students held the sanctuary's bearded dragon, Moody. The visit emphasized for future teachers the impact of … and up-close opportunities to observe the animals in a semi-natural environment. The sanctuary visit provided students a … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels May 1, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512

WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award

Military and Veterans Affairs

… Pfingst on Pictured left to right: MVAA Deputy Director Todd Butler, Ken Franks and MVAA Education Analyst Joe Saur. Award Citation: In recognition of their … and resources. Contact: Bonnie Pfingst September 19, 2024

https://wmich.edu/military/news/2024/09/mvaa-award

Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… lab at WMU during the 2023 Digital Foundry Sand Control Seminar. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His resume is filled with hundreds of … week-long camp for 15 high school students each summer, introducing them to the foundry industry and WMU. An annual … WMU News  online. Contact: Liz VandenHeede January 12, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… upon the auto industry, the newspaper strikes of the 1990s, labor, manufacturing and more, all in the form of a … at Grand Valley State University and is writing on the side. Since having a work published, Collard’s creativity has … visit WMU News online.   Contact: Kayla Lambert January 16, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… me to take classes at my own pace. Also, the HyFlex format enables me to take classes from home rather than making the … MBA has been a perfect fit for her. “This program has provided an amazing opportunity. With each course and every new … visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Amy Coughenour January 8, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252