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Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

News

… Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the … Rudge will continue to drive toward even greater accomplishments in the future,” says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , … structured,” Dai writes. “His ability to convey complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Nadine Rios-Rivas

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… Nadine Rios-Rivas Nadine Rios-Rivas Adjunct Professor of … to the field from a young architect that showed me her current projects being built and how buildings were … 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

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on The College of Arts … Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … and increased sales nationwide.  Albertson previously spent nearly 30 years with Diageo, a multinational beverage …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… 'Julie Loves to Dance' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nadia Famiano dedicated her book to Quyen Edwards, a librarian at Portage (Michigan) District Library … for a rejection letter.” But the rejection letter never came. Instead, an email popped up one day in band class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The closing of school buildings to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus presents a … able to do just that. She continues to deliver the exact same reading interventions she would normally provide in … Silverstein's instructor and mentor in the IPA program. "I was able to observe a session virtually and was so impressed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… as an aerospace engineer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a mechanical-minded undergrad with stars in her eyes to a … she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , professor of mechanical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… major milestones in the University's Hilltop Village development project. All students, staff, faculty and members of … celebration, which will begin at 3:30 p.m. WMU President Edward Montgomery , Vice President for Student Affairs Diane … gathering will kick-off at the north construction site gate near the Sangren Pedestrian Mall and feature refreshments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

Design for Good

Campus Experience

… for Good Design for Good "From day one, Western connected me with industry professionals who I still connect and work … Harlin, sports management, B.S.‘22
 player engagement coordinator, Detroit Lions Now the player engagement coordinator … their education, 8 were engaged in military service and 1 was volunteering full time. In addition, 700 of those …

https://wmich.edu/experience/bobby

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate Submitted by Anonymous (not … Brimhall Brimhall, a Kansas State University professor, was recently named Kansas Poet Laureate for 2023-2026 , a … Laureate of Kansas, Brimhall will take charge of public readings, workshops, lectures and presentations that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298

Meet Antonia: Nutrition and dietetics (B.S.'23)

College of Education and Human Development

Meet Antonia: Nutrition and dietetics (B.S.'23) "My favorite memory was baking brownies and altering the ingredients during my …

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