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CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio Submitted by Chris Hybels on Joana Zuniga … students she supervises. However, she says the most significant growth she witnessed was with a student who … in joining the program, she offers this advice: "If you want to learn more about children or families, this is a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

News

… students learning. Through creativity and collaboration with families, special education teacher and master’s … our villages may be physically fragmented, technology can help us maintain our connections and continue to make … a photo of one of her online sessions. Make a plan for how you want your instruction online to look and modify it for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as a basketball team. It’s really nice to know that you have a chance to do that.”   He arrived at WMU just in time to play with a team that won the 2014 Mid-American Conference Tournament title with a 98-77 victory over …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… Mich—Students in Western Michigan University’s Social Work with Communities course recently visited Gerald R. Ford … and it provided meaningful insight into how institutions can thoughtfully respond to diverse community needs through … the airport environment demonstrated how thoughtful design can reduce stress.   “I think an environment can lower …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… Two library staff members honored with KARE awards Submitted by Angela Brcka on KARE award … recipients Megan Brown (left) and Angela Brcka (right) with Dean Julie Garrison (center).  KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The … coordinator and user services coordinator. Working with students and helping them develop has been very …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards

Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

W Magazine

… issues Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student speaks with a child on the other side of the border fence. Feet … worlds apart, a small group of WMU students speaks to two young brothers through the bars of a tall, rust-covered … that they couldn’t engage. There are a number of ways you can engage someone.” It turned out, the key to breaking down …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … of Business with flexible, collaborative work stations that can be used to host classes or student organization events, … food industry needs. There is also a private room students can use to interview for internships and full-time roles.  …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Patience, Persistence and Pittsburgh – Vlad Robinson Routes His Way to WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… and operations.  "It is great that aviation allows you to travel almost anywhere in the world.  I can't wait to see cities and places I might not have ever … regional airline Before that, aviation was in a team photo with architecture and archaeology as potential career paths. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/vladislav

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline …   Let's check out Matt Taylor, a 2010 Western graduate with a degree in flight science.   It all started shortly … and indicative of why it is so valuable to get involved in your profession when you are still studying to be a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

News

… Falcon 9 rocket on March 30 as it carried Transporter-16—with his payload, the Western Aerospace Thin-Sat, on … in space.   “When they’re operating in space, spacecraft can charge to different voltages because of the plasma, which can damage onboard electronics,” Lemmer explains.   The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott