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WMU's early childhood education program earns high national ranking

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; with Payscale as the only private source. Learn more about … develops students in elementary education to work with children from birth through 3rd grade in addition to … and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, offers a unique internship opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/wmus-early-childhood-education-program-earns-high-national-ranking

Alumni spotlight: Rochelle Gores Fredston

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Her reputation as a fashion influencer continues to grow with features in influential local and national media, … students to graduate from top colleges equipped with the degree, skills and experience they need to excel in … since 2008, helping to support over 300,000 disadvantaged youth and their families in Los Angeles. In 2018, Gores …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/gores-fredston

Research

Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities

… in the TRCLC consortium have their own expertise within the theme of livable communities. WMU has expertise … research capabilities in the areas of mobility for those with disabilities and in non-motorized safety. The … network analysis and transportation services for individual with disabilities. Wayne State University's specializes in …

https://wmich.edu/transportationcenter/research

WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum

College of Health and Human Services

… dean for diversity and inclusiveness , was already familiar with AHEC and its mission because of his previous work as a … partner for Michigan Western Regional AHEC , I got in touch with Lisa Brennan , the center's executive director. We were … the commencement program. Students will also be presented with a certificate from WMed and a certificate from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395

Monitoring Daily Activities and Linking Physical Activity Levels Attributed to Transportation Mobility Choices and Built Environ

Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities

… reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers. The health benefit of the active transportation … transportation mode users in different areas associated with their daily travel activities. By employing recent wearable devices with sensing and GPS tracking technology, the amount of …

https://wmich.edu/transportationcenter/monitoring-daily-activities-linking-physical-activity-levels-attributed

WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

News

… by nominators for helping the libraries be more proactive with its guests, leading many initiatives to improve service … recruiting and mentoring many new students from the Dominican Republic and other nations, he has been able to help the Dominican Republic's educational system by establishing an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

Statement From Board Chair Miller on Recent Athletic Issue

Board of Trustees

… Michigan University Board of Trustees is in complete accord with the steps taken by the University following an … incident off campus last month that involved two young men who, at the time, were part of the Bronco football team. The young men were quickly suspended and then dismissed, once …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/statement

Gold Company

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… working everywhere from Broadway to Hollywood, touring with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Taylor … active performance schedule throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, including trips to both coasts just this … the Jazz Education Network national conference, MusicFest Canada, and the Music Educators National Conference. They …

https://wmich.edu/music/gold-company

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

News

… symposium is the product of about two years of discussion with WMU and our other community partners," says Michael D. … "It's really intended to define where we are as a community with adult literacy and to identify and set priorities that … outreach. Katrina Goddall of the KLC, who will present with Evans. Connie Sandelin and Vicki Konzen of English as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

News

… of Blindness and Low Vision Studies in 1963 and retired with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service … After retiring from WMU, Kaarlela worked for the American Foundation for the Blind, educating Native Americans with respect to visual problems. Prior to coming to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979