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'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, talks with some of the models. Erin Boismier, … opportunity to bring together designers, students, and the community to reflect on the impact of the fashion industry … the Council for Textile Recycling, a nonprofit organization committed to creating awareness of textile waste, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Longtime WMU prof, administrator honored as coaching educator

News

… Conference May 22-24 in Atlanta during the Olympic Day Welcome Reception. Brylinsky The organization notes that … and reaffirmation of institutional accreditation through compliance with the Higher Learning Commission. She is a current fellow in the North American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40382

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

News

… In addition, the newly formed Racial Justice Advisory Committee will lead efforts to address systemic racism and … Mountaintop.' I will be seeking proposals from the entire community, especially the Racial Justice Advisory Committee, for investments and initiatives that advance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

News

… University's McCourt School of Public Policy, will become the ninth president of Western Michigan University … who led the 22-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee that helped identify Montgomery as the successful … finalist. "Edward Montgomery's personal demeanor, commitment to transformational change and extensive academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He completed a summer internship at P.J. Wallbank Springs and … program The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68119

WMU is new Delta partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel

News

… servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft components while following detailed federal regulations set … years, we've enjoyed some significant partnerships with the company, and we were very pleased to have its representatives come, assess our aviation maintenance technology program and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40017

Let’s expand what it means to be smart

W Magazine

… what it means to be smart When our Marketing and Strategic Communications team introduced the concepts behind the … isn’t unique. In fact, it is something that’s all too common. Despite that, my alma mater was not set up to accommodate it. To allow students opportunities to try and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/let%E2%80%99s-expand-what-it-means-be-smart

Scholarships

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting community needs, including the field of speech and hearing. … and/or graduate student with interest in studying communication disorders. Preference shall be given to students with first-hand experience with communication disorder, U.S. citizens, and permanent …

https://wmich.edu/speech-audiology/scholarships

WMU Women's Network

WMU Women's Network

… to the inequality surrounding the amount a woman gets paid compared to a man doing the same job. Over the course of a career, a woman could lose up to a million dollars in income. It impacts her paying for groceries, rent, purchasing … will offer participants practical strategies for navigating complex professional environments, enhancing leadership …

https://wmich.edu/womens-network

Wealth of Nations

Economics

… The Changing Wealth of Nations (CWON) 2021 offers a comprehensive wealth database from 146 nations which spans … example; Scenario Imagine you want to analyze the wealth outcomes in seven different countries.  Let's say, you want to …

https://wmich.edu/economics/httpswmichedueconomicsglobal-data-centercwon