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WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan. VanderWoude has been trying for two years to accommodate  her classroom for  multilingual learners who now … at Western Michigan University to help her make those accommodations. "After the first week of classes, I was … us to educate these candidates. This speaks to the community’s trust in WMU’s College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Brush Ease was the winning team at this year's Bronco Pitch Competition. Left to right are team members Teh Ang Qi, … Bhairavi Patel, Sophie Nguyen and Paige DePatis. Student competitors at the 2024 Bronco Pitch Competition Team Mycup …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

News

… strong collaboration with families. "I’ve been in constant communication with parents about getting materials printed … Silverstein teaches special education in Plainwell Community Schools and plans to graduate from the IPA program …

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

Our Distinguished Alumni: Marlo Martin

College of Fine Arts

… and joy in celebrating and practicing all that encompasses and defines dance. Currently, you can find Marlo … BOOST, SAAS, as well as self-produced work for her company, badmarmarDANCE. With love at the center of it all, Marlo chooses to teach and create work in many communities as well as create opportunities for other …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/marlo-martin

Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovery comes in many forms, and several will be celebrated during … the excellent work of WMU faculty. Discovery Symposia, comprised of several short faculty and expert presentations, … helped improve nutrition for millions of children in low-income families across the country. Dr. Robert Bensley "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58305

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

News

… doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry is … of Aviation and doubles the number of students it can accommodate. The growth couldn’t come at a more crucial time as major airlines stare down …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Phyllis Rappeport

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… for the rest of her life. Her formal education included completing degrees from Queens College and the University of … Mannes College of Music in New York and served as a staff accompanist at the Aspen Music Festival. These experiences … of all; that of a collaborating musician, both as an accompanist of individual soloists and as a pianist in chamber …

https://wmich.edu/music/rappeport

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… for the rest of her life. Her formal education included completing degrees from Queens College and the University of … Mannes College of Music in New York and served as a staff accompanist at the Aspen Music Festival. These experiences … of all; that of a collaborating musician, both as an accompanist of individual soloists and as a pianist in chamber …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous global engagement … to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch Community Room, 7265 W Main St., Kalamazoo, hosted by the … at the Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch Douglass Community Center, 1000 W. Paterson St., Kalamazoo, hosted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682

Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to Germany with her mother when she was 9-years-old to complete grades five through 10. When her mother, Elena, … close friendships within WMU’s large international student community.  “I was very involved with the Haenicke Institute … to assure satisfactory characteristics and safety. Flying comprises about a quarter of her responsibilities. Outside …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875