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U.S. News & World Report Ranks grad programs among the best

College of Health and Human Services

… and Human Services programs among the top in the nation. This year, three of those six programs—occupational therapy, physician assistant and speech-language pathology—are in the top 50 and … and oldest non-teacher education program established at what was then Western State Normal School. Out of 229 ranked …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/us-news-world-report-ranks-grad-programs-among-best

Storm Water: WMU Water Resources

Environmental Health and Safety

… out to Lake Michigan.  Arcadia Creek watershed A watershed is defined by the Stormwater Manager's Resource Center as … elements. Educate public on issues with storm water and what they can do to reduce their effects. The Office of … do drink must be treated first which takes a lot of energy. What we do not get from our surface water, we take from our …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/services/environmental/water-resources

WMU Alumnus Starts Legal Career

College of Arts and Sciences

… Starts Legal Career O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a long history of practicing law and has earned a strong reputation … the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. When asked what he would like to share with students looking to follow a similar path, Bahleda suggests getting involved. He advised that students "join the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/bahleda

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… to Tampa. Thornley gravitated to aviation while being raised in Highlands Ranch 12 miles south of Denver. "My dad, … she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We … me for scholarship interviews and looked over my resume." What is the best thing about her job? "There are so many …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley

Fashion Merchandising and Design Mission, Vision, and Goals

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Fashion Merchandising and Design Mission, Vision, and Goals Fashion Merchandising and Design … development, and critical and creative thinking skills.    What benefits will students see as being part of an …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/fashion-merchandising-design-mission-vision-goals

Undergraduate Studies Council

Faculty Senate

… shall include, but are not limited to, the establishment of new departmental programs, new interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, apparent duplication between existing programs, needs for additional or specialized …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/councils/undergraduate

Testimonials

University Recreation

… Testimonials As a graduate assistant, it is important to know where your experience with … recreational sports. Below is a sample of recent alumni and what they are doing now. Paul Goobic Graduate Assistant for … into my professional role. I have been able to use what I learned at Western Michigan University to help …

https://wmich.edu/rec/graduatetestimonials

Town Hall Concepts

… sessions. 22nd Century Campus—Prioritize Future: Make Decisions and Plans Now WMU is the only place where students, … for success without lowering our standards, but in the end what will differentiate us is our commitment to inclusion, … education. Build Your Future Many students are unsure of what they want to pursue, or they feel boxed in by a …

https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/phase1/townhall

Faculty Development, Grants, Programs & Awards

Teaching and Learning

… faculty, part-time instructors, and graduate teaching assistants with workshops, events, learning communities, and … (available to full- and part-time faculty) Share your expertise through faculty spotlights Apply for and nominate … and promotion portfolios, teaching observations, and assistance with instructional design, technology, and …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/faculty-development

Students participate in interprofessional simulation at CHHS

College of Health and Human Services

… Nov. 20, students in the occupational therapy, physician assistant and speech pathology programs participated in an … patients were used to simulate stroke survivors for this simulation. Our new physical therapy faculty participated … simulation to help the students understand and grow from what they experienced with the patient," says  Dr. Debra …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/11-2017-sim