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Meet Karen: Family studies (B.S.'08)

College of Education and Human Development

… "There's so much involvement and so many things to do at WMU. It was the perfect fit and I felt like the … Northern Middle School. What has the experience been working at Portage Northern Middle School? I am so excited … is my favorite and I love cooking. So trying to teach kids how to cook and teach them life skills is phenomenal. I …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-rikkers

About the MBA Program

Master of Business Administration

… high-level experiences and an expanded professional network. The degree is designed so you gain key managerial … communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and how to analyze data for strategic decision making. As a … education that is a good investment of their tuition dollars. WMU Haworth has maintained its AACSB accreditation …

https://wmich.edu/mba/about

Item Swap

Sustainability

… Item Swap Do you want to get rid of some of your smaller items before … and take treasures home! Items that are leftover will be donated to local thrift stores. This event is free as are … event without an obligation to donate items or spend money. HOw to Donate You can drop off your items throughout the …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/events/swap

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

News

… recognition. It serves as an inspiration to continue the work that we do,” says Jordan Morseau , newly elected NASO president. A … lecture.  “NASO students have had the opportunity to showcase to diverse audiences how Native Americans are at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Rodrigo Aranda

Economics

… University. Before joining Western Michigan he was a postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Economic and Social … at Georgia Policy Labs. Prior to his doctoral studies he worked on poverty measurement and social policy evaluation … economics and the economics of aging. His work studies how public policy, high profile events, and other exposures …

https://wmich.edu/economics/directory/aranda

Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… Teacher Education (AACTE), recognizes the University’s standout efforts in building a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for … teaching certification. By focusing on local talent already working within the school system, the program serves Benton …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

College of Arts and Sciences News

College of Arts and Sciences

… in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad Experiential learning in public relations … through study abroad at WMU WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride Department … Professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on grief “Nothing about us without us:” new research …

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

Meet Joshua: Nutrition and dietetics

College of Education and Human Development

… back to college. But when I realized that this was going to work out for me it really changed my whole mindset." Why did … because growing up I wasn't really trained properly how to manage my diet and eat right. I think that that … getting awards every couple of months. So I know that she's doing good. And so in that, I'd like to think that part of …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-joshua

WMU Essential Studies

WMU Essential Studies

… select the courses that are meaningful to you. Making it work As you progress toward graduation, WMU Essential …

https://wmich.edu/essentialstudies

Child and Family Development

Academics

… family development at WMU, you will extend your academic work with on-the-job training in a child care, human service … and toddlers Among the organizations they work for are: Adoption and foster care agencies Alternative education … and family development student at WMU, you will study: How families work. The inter-relationship of families and …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/child-development