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Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model
College of Education and Human Development
… the Dominican Republic (DR), Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez was motivated to examine the education system in her home … had and how they've influenced their perspectives. After conducting an interpretive phenomenolgy analysis, … that the students feel and affirm that their transformation was not only academic learning," says Peña Martinez. "They …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259
WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities
News
… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled today at usnews.com and will be available … tier. Release of the U.S. News listing comes just weeks after WMU learned it was included on the Washington Monthly's list of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590
Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU
News
… from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. And in addition to the United States and Canada, … will receive secondary emphasis. In addition, in the afternoon, clinics will be offered by Duane Davis, WMU … directed by Dr. Scott Cowan, WMU assistant professor of music. Groove for Thought In addition to performing and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244
U.S. Poet Laureate Levine to speak at WMU's Schneider Hall
News
… in 2009, and "What Work Is," which won the National Book Award for Poetry in 1991. That is one of two National Book Awards Levine has won. The first was in 1980 for "Ashes: … State University-Fresno, from which he retired in 1992 after 34 years on the faculty. He also has taught at New …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1511
New head football coach announced
News
… receivers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, was named the 15th coach in the 107-year history of Bronco … football. WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard said Fleck was the clear choice to be at the helm. "It was very … the needs of our returning football student-athletes, and after meeting with them, it was clear P.J.'s pedigree as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711
Sales and business marketing student wins national competition
News
… fourth in the sales portion of the event. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our SBM students and their … the sale of auto insurance to fictional young adult buyers. After the role-plays, the top four students competed in a … of Northern Colorado, University of Southern California and Wake Forest University. Jogerst says he was well-prepared …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961
Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group
News
… Callard , a 1988 WMU alumnus and resident of Fenton, Mich,, was named 2013 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year … Canfield James Earle Canfield Canfield, who is retired after more than 20 years as a physician assistant, was … majority of the U.S. territories and within the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823
Koretsky named new dean of WMU's Lee Honors College
News
… has served as honors college associate dean since 2012. She was one of three finalists for the position who were … Koretsky received the University's Emerging Scholar Award in 2007, was associate chair of the geosciences … journal Chemical Geology. Koretsky came to WMU after a three-year stint as first a postdoctoral scientist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7199
Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Institute for Transportation Engineers Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Representing the Institute for Transportation … (Michigan) Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and construction engineering students. … intelligent transportation systems and traffic simulation. After completing her program, Mwende plans to pursue a Ph.D. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702
New facility improvement projects continue
News
… historic burr oak that has been around well before Western was founded in 1903 and predates Michigan’s statehood in 1837. As construction of the multi-year project moves forward, this heritage tree—measuring a diameter of 4 1/2 … visible in the landscape view near the new student center after being secluded in a courtyard since the 1950s. "Early …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836