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Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of Latin Dance Club, starting Bronco Makers Club and working as a Spanish translator and interpreter, they’ve got … environments. They hope to bring their passions into the workplace.   “I envision myself working on multidisciplinary, international test programs,” …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

News

… radical activism against the Vietnam War and his current work on education reform, curriculum development and … campus. William Ayers Ayers has written extensively about social justice and democracy, education and the cultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… board members and public health officials to election workers and members of Congress, public servants face … on Energy and Commerce. Before entering Congress, he worked in the Office of Management and Budget during the … to foster a culture of responsible and respectful civic, social, political and policy engagement. WeTalk members seek …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… my sophomore year that teaching was my calling. I grew up working around children because my mom was a children's … that her new business gave her the freedom to set her own work hours, which allows her to prioritize her school work … By allowing myself to take a whole weekend off to enjoy my social life and personal time, it really motivates me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… student. “Innovative businesses, committed educators, hardworking students, bold entrepreneurs ... this really tells the story of what’s possible when we work together—when we put the best ideas on the table and … greater depth and relevance. This openness has been invaluable in understanding their business and in learning how …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

News

… Assessment Center led by Dr. James Henry , professor of social work, to provide a continuum of services from trauma … grant of $632,590 to identify, treat and improve the social and emotional well-being and developmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk

News

… and Health Management and Policy Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan, … Reform." Sept. 30 : Dr. James A. Henry, WMU professor of social work, 7 p.m., 209 Bernhard Center, "The Unseen Force: The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

News

… spread," Bensley says. "Now, a year later, the students are working at a vaccine clinic and they've been part of the … public health cohort hit the ground running, spearheading a social media campaign to educate students about the virus … COVID-19 Student Coalition shares important information on social media to encourage safe practices among students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

News

… from the public to families, and the changing nature of work itself. A decade ago, the number of graduates from … facing change alone. Around the world, the very nature of work is being transformed. For example, looking backward, … as cloud computing specialist, sustainability manager, and social media manager didn’t exist just a decade ago. Looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

News

… Dr. Kathryn Lewis-Ginebaugh , associate professor of social work Dr. Doris J. Ravotas , assistant professor of blindness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363