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Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class
News
… pursuing master's degrees in teaching English to speakers of other languages, created Language Exchange. HOLLAND, … with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math might as well be a foreign language for many. … Kim Huls and Karina Nazario teach in the West Ottawa Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan. Nazario's students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377
Scholarship Gifts
School of Communication
… Scholarship Gifts The School of Communication at Western Michigan University is fortunate … in the local community and achieving high-caliber marks in school. If you're interested in funding student …
https://wmich.edu/communication/giving/scholarshipgifts
Student Resources
Geological and Environmental Sciences
… Student Resources The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences is invested in student success in and out of the classroom. In order to maximize the benefits of the college experience, it is essential that students …
https://wmich.edu/geology/resources
Dean's Message
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Dean's Message The excitement of the Senior Engineering Design Conference, commencement and ongoing research can be felt in the halls of Floyd Hall, home to our College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Graduating students are …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/dean2023
Richard DePeaux: A Retrospective
College of Fine Arts
… 49008 US In 1969, Richard DePeaux arrived in the Department of Humanities at Western Michigan University where he taught … for twenty years. He later served as Area Coordinator of Painting at what would become the Frostic School of Art, where he taught art history, computer …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/events/richard-depeaux-retrospective
Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants
News
… with a bachelor's degree in political science and a number of impactful experiences on his resume. KALAMAZOO, … he spent long hours catching up with his peers at school while also working second shift on the packaging line … and refugee communities.” With a potential future in law school, Najafi honed his debate and public speaking skills …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi
Benefits
Military and Veterans Affairs
… served or are serving in the Reserve or Active Components of the US Armed Forces. Western Michigan University will … policy regarding certification for hours and tuition/fees Schools can begin submitting hours only to the VA 120 days … prior to the beginning of each semester. The VA requires schools to submit tuition/fees after the add/drop period. …
https://wmich.edu/military/benefits
WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph
College of Aviation
… at Western that helped prepare her for a bright professional future. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jade Joseph began the … That's how Joseph, a 2020 graduate of Liberty High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, found out about Western's … was overcome by her goal "to attend a top aviation school that was also affordable." One of her search …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph
Industrial Technology Education
Family and Consumer Sciences
… Industrial Technology Education This program is offered in-person. This program offers an Accelerated … teach industrial technology courses at the middle or high school level. Industrial technology teachers are in high … education within 3 months of graduation. 99% Michigan school principles ranked 99% of new teachers prepared at WMU …
https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/industrial-technology-majors
Mallinson Institute for Science Education
Mallinson Institute for Science Education
… through research to improve the teaching and learning of science, in and out of the classroom. We prepare science-focused graduate … all over the world to be reflective and engaged scholars of science education. N ews Mallinson Institute for …
https://wmich.edu/science