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Moral Courage student mentorship program announced at April Kick-Off event

We Talk

… organizations, learn how the mentorship program will work, and find out how you can get involved — whether as a … who become mentors will be trained in Moral Courage's framework for navigating hard conversations across differences, …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2026/03/moral-courage-april-kick-off

Kamlesh Sharma obituary

News

… a professor emeritus of arts and sciences who taught social science and sociology. Kamlesh Sharma's longest … period of service began in 1981. However, she initially worked at WMU from 1976 to 1978 after filling a … committees and councils. Her on-campus extracurricular work included serving as chair of the Science Area Executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37240

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Kuch on Attend a CELCIS conversation circle to discuss social and local topics with students learning English. … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "Education … Opportunities and Challenges," Discover Discovery research workshop —12:30 to 1:45 at the Fetzer Center, hosted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682

Time magazine's Hero for the Planet to speak at Chenery Auditorium

News

… to nurture a conversation among scientists, humanists, social scientists, artists, politicians and citizens from … connections between science and the humanities through the work of scientists, engineers, artists and humanists who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35331

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

News

… goods marketing program . " The combined talent and hard work our students put in, the experience they get in the … Association for the past year, holding the roles of social events director and internal recruiting director, and … our program's amazing professors," Frye says. "I knew I was working hard, and it's an amazing feeling to be recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

News

… solutions. We are excited to roll up our sleeves and work collaboratively to improve developmental, educational and social outcomes for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." … helped bring organizations together for this important work. "We are proud to have partnered in the collaborative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

News

… effects of trauma on young people and will have some of her work featured in a presentation at a national conference in … Kalamazoo. Psychology— Chelsea K. VanderWoude of Kalamazoo. Social Work— Heather L. Barsy of Kalamazoo. Sociology— Rebecca J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… and data systems.  “This experience has allowed me to work across disciplines, collaborate with engineers and … cybersecurity is all the more important.  “Through my work with Sunseeker, I’ve seen how technology and … of my college career,” says Ekblaw. “From organizing workshops and forging campus partnerships to mentoring …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… Elkhart, Indiana.  The culmination of nine months of hard work, the launch marked a historic milestone for Western's … but it was being in this club that really solidified that working on rockets and spacecraft is what I want to do in my … nearly a dozen categories including safety, vehicle design, social media presence and STEM engagement. An impactful trip …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… he says.  "I had amazing students, some of whom I currently work with.  Others are throughout the world with major and … Denomme says.  "They were some of the best people I ever worked with.  The knowledge I gained is still invaluable."  But the southern assignment lasted only about 18 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme