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WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1953, the department's roots trace to a selection by the Danforth Foundation and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Initially chosen as one of 15 teacher training colleges for a pioneering project on teacher education and religion, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… the talent development team. This group is responsible for professional and leadership development training which … year as a compensation and benefits intern at WMU. Working for the human resources department, VandenBerg was asked … student. She recognizes how WMU Haworth has prepared her for her internship experiences, leading her toward success. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

College of Arts and Sciences

… melodramatic poems provided the childhood building blocks for Western Michigan University alumna and author Dr. … history there.”  Moustakis received her B.A. from California Polytechnic State University and her M.A. from the University of California, Davis, before attending Western for her Ph.D. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670

New partnership puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at Western Michigan University

News

… learning and creating new academic pathways, opens doors for students to earn college credits in Spanish while still … skills," says  Dr. Jason Glass , associate vice president for teaching and learning at WMU. "This program aligns with … equitable access to education and promoting pathways for student success." Starting in fall 2025, KPS students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/kalamazoo-public-schools-western-michigan-dual-enrollment-spanish-partnership

Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… recently awarded a national scholarship from the Society for Human Resource Management. Pierce received the … employee, Pierce found the scholarship to be a great fit for her both professionally and personally. “The SHRM … SHRM member, the organization’s goals prompted me to apply for the SHRM Foundation Undergraduate Academic Scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… can be a nerve-wrecking experience, especially for college graduates entering the workforce. To calm those nerves,  Julie Raedy , Western Michigan … in her professional development course. With help of former Western alumni at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories

News

… based on other perilous periods in world history. “Unfortunately, there are many parallels between the Great … heroes in a lot of ways. I so admire their determination.” For more WMU news, arts and events ,  visit  WMU News … - Jules Kupperman "Value" - Leray Posey "Eyelashes of the Forest" - Olivia Novak "Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12

News

… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12 Submitted by Paula M. Davis … Also on the board's agenda is a commercial lease agreement for additional storage space for the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/trustees-meet-dec-12-0

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… grew. Trying various ways to investigate the best one for our project was the most exciting thing in this … sign languages so that it becomes an accessible technology for everyone.” “This project has a greater impact globally … of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering created a solution for reducing the noise produced by wind turbines. By …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… as part of a trio of buildings to meet the surging demand for classroom space, Dunbar Hall has faithfully served the University for nearly five decades. As the second most-utilized … serves more than 17,000 students each year. As the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the aging facility became …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667