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Education alum’s lesson plan for a meaningful career: Embrace the unexpected

News

… happens inside a classroom or at the closing table. “I’ve always been interested in helping people understand things and … situations,” he says. “Teaching felt like the most direct way to make an impact on people’s lives.” While Shatter was … Broncos to complete a culminating integrative learning project, Shatter sharpened his communication, critical …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/education-alum-jonny-shatter-career-pivot-success

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Drs. Kristal Ehrhardt and Jess Heybach, project director and co-project director. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $650,000 grant to … program at Andrews University with a $350,000 grant. Both award indicate the importance and need for school …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Ensembles

Jazz Studies

… Andrew Rathbun, Director Western Michigan University’s award-winning Advanced Jazz Ensemble is directed by Andrew … searching.” The group has been active in collaborative projects lately, including a joint examination of our … Roney "OUCH … RESPECT. Smokin’ band."–Benny Green "THIS is what I’ve been waiting for." –Jim McNeely   …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/about/ensembles

Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… About The Climate Change Research Graduate Scholarship was established with funding from an anonymous donor to … their work in an event hosted or organized by this group. Award recipients should be prepared to hold a presentation … which must include:  Title of the climate change research project the student is conducting. An abstract of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/scholarship-student-climate

Associate Director Advancement Services

Human Resources

… technology resources for a department, as well as oversees project management. Major duties Ensures the department's … technical needs are met, including but not limited to hardware and software systems, applications, installation, repair and …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008868

Engineer Senior

Human Resources

… of University facilities. Major duties Establishes project scope, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects. Selects and contracts with design professionals … on building systems designs through all phases of the project. Monitors project progress and maintains project

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008962

Nadine Rios-Rivas

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… the field from a young architect that showed me her current projects being built and how buildings were communicated … schools, private clinics, government hospitals and military projects. In my spare time I volunteer with the American … in Schools. Celebrated with an AIA Southwest Michigan Award for impacting the design community through outreach and …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/directory/rios-rivas-nadine

Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

News

… licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer aviation and several other high-profile … with the University. The license approvals provide a green light for WMU, Charlotte County, the Punta Gorda … needs and interests dictate. "This is an exciting project that will allow us to work with our Florida partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

Doctoral Assistantships

Occupational Therapy

… a research assistant is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following: … Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project Manage and respond to project related email Prepare, …

https://wmich.edu/ot/academics/otd/doctoral-assistantships

Venture Grant Application Definitions

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… that describe the changes you hope to achieve through your project. These may be learner- or department/program-focused … and will be used to inform the more explicitly defined project outcomes. Example Department/program-focused goal … for the project/experience in a measurable and observable way. When writing outcomes, it can be helpful to consider …

https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants/support