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Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

Faculty and Â鶹´«Ã½s from the Department of Human Performance and Health Education joined Sindecuse Health Center to conduct annual physical examinations for 108 firefighters.

News archive

- Nov. 15

Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities - Nov. 12

Child life Â鶹´«Ã½s represent WMU with conference scholarships - Oct. 30

Returning to Congo, fashion Â鶹´«Ã½ seams learning with experience - Oct. 23

WMU faculty publish groundbreaking educational handbook featuring contributions from leading scholars - Oct. 21

WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker - Oct. 17

Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony - Sept. 17

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion Â鶹´«Ã½'s outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit - Sept. 11

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management Â鶹´«Ã½'s potential - Aug. 15

Associate professor releases framework for cross-racial/ethnic solidarity research - Aug. 14

Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues - Aug. 12

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio- Aug. 9

Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education - Aug. 9

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association - Aug. 8

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators - July 12

WMU Â鶹´«Ã½, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling - July 9

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual Â鶹´«Ã½s - June 27

Sports coaching master's program one of 13 accredited by national organization - June 27

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work - June 19

New graduate certificate to prepare Â鶹´«Ã½s for global leadership challenges - June 17

New partnership provides teachers and Â鶹´«Ã½s with STEM learning experiences - June 4

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters - May 24

Faculty member, Â鶹´«Ã½s honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for positive impact - May 21

Associate professor inducted into Marquis's Who's Who for top professors in Michigan - May 20

Educational leadership alum receives lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education - May 14

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military Â鶹´«Ã½ - May 13

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award - May 9

Education and human development alumni recognized as top teachers of Jackson - May 6

Graduate Â鶹´«Ã½ ready for new career in organizational change leadership - May 3

Nutrition and dietetics Â鶹´«Ã½ receives award for excelling in internship with VA - May 3

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law - May 2

Education Â鶹´«Ã½s mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary - May 1

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½s in counselor education programs - April 30

Counseling alum writes her trauma and journey to heal with memoir - April 25

College storyteller and marketer lauded for his impact, honored with staff semi-annual award - April 25

Teacher education Â鶹´«Ã½s awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship - April 22

'Hollywood's Revival' Â鶹´«Ã½ fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage - April 9

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast - April 3

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test - April 2

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event - April 2

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award - Mar. 19

Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast - Mar. 19

Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness - Mar. 15

Amish to Bronco: Education Â鶹´«Ã½ sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners - Mar. 15

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs - Mar. 14

WMU celebrates journal's 10-year anniversary on grandfamilies research - Mar. 12

Fashion Â鶹´«Ã½ returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve - Mar. 4

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li - Mar. 1

Grow Your Own Â鶹´«Ã½ applies literacy skills in elementary school - Feb. 27

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids - Feb. 26

Sport management alum finds success with Indiana Pacers - Feb. 26

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning program - Feb. 26

Women who raise from the waters—and an author's rising claim - Feb. 22

Doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½ launches new program to support justice-involved - Feb. 22

'Movement is medicine': Changing the fitness mindset - Feb. 22

TIME ranks Western as a 'Best College for Future Leaders' - Feb. 8

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology - Jan. 31

New graduate certificate will hone skills to navigate successful organizational transformation - Jan. 26

CEHD Â鶹´«Ã½s explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad - Jan. 19

Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts - Jan. 18

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit Â鶹´«Ã½s for healthcare professions - Jan. 16

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program - Jan. 9

Educational leadership Â鶹´«Ã½ analyzes new Dominican Republic education model - Jan. 9

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent - Jan. 9

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping - Jan. 3

College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award - Dec. 19

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools - Dec. 18

Nutrition and dietetics interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates - Dec. 18

Seniors take the runway in Â鶹´«Ã½-designed accessible outfits - Dec. 13

Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor - Dec. 6

College supports community with second annual day of service - Dec. 1

Exercise science Â鶹´«Ã½s polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo - Nov. 30

Counselor education professor featured in journal's special issue on Black male experience - Nov. 27

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for Â鶹´«Ã½ social mobility - Nov. 27

Student-led fashion marketing project marking hockey milestone hits market at Western - Nov. 21

Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities - Nov. 2

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan - Nov. 2

Family and consumer sciences Â鶹´«Ã½s welcomed back with renovated labs - Nov. 1

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research - Oct. 30

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations - Oct. 26

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award - Oct. 26

Western staff member recognized for support of military Â鶹´«Ã½ - Oct. 19

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics - Oct. 18

WMU Â鶹´«Ã½ studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes - Oct. 17

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project - Oct. 9

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy - Oct. 5

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony - Oct. 3

Evaluation Â鶹´«Ã½s finish as runner-ups in national case competition - Sept. 19

Counselor education faculty named director of campus counseling center - Sept. 19

Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education - Sept. 18

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in Â鶹´«Ã½ affairs education - Sept. 17

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies - Sept. 5

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives - Aug. 31

Exercise science Â鶹´«Ã½ travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU - Aug. 22

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant - Aug. 21

Expert-Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world - Aug. 21

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031 - Aug. 21

- Aug. 18

Western grad Â鶹´«Ã½s break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class - Aug. 9

Department chair announced as new editor for management consulting book series - Aug. 8

Expedited counseling psychology master's program now offered to meet industry demand - Aug. 1

Future educator hone leadership skills, gives back with Â鶹´«Ã½ organization 'Blankets for Bronson' - July 25

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool - July 19

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own - July 19

Youth and community development Â鶹´«Ã½ prepares juveniles for success after detention - July 17

Early child educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s - July 10

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership - June 28

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running - June 22

Nutrition and dietetics Â鶹´«Ã½s share healthy eating habits with community youth - June 19

Academic advisor recognized for her support of 'holistic development' of multicultural Â鶹´«Ã½s - June 14

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board - June 13

New resource available for Â鶹´«Ã½s, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research - May 30

Education Â鶹´«Ã½ receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo - May 22

Event management Â鶹´«Ã½s partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event - May 16

Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics Â鶹´«Ã½s - May 11

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable Â鶹´«Ã½s transition to college - May 9

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills - May 4

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting Â鶹´«Ã½s this fall - May 4

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth - April 27

TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony - April 19

Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement - April 19

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate - April 17

'Ultra Reflection' Â鶹´«Ã½ fashion show takes sustainability to the stage - April 12

Educational and Global Leadership Fulbright Scholar presents at conference - April 5

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program - April 5

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation - April 3

WMU becomes second in the state to offer Esport minor amidst growing interest in the field - Mar. 30

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education Â鶹´«Ã½s engage in unique hands-on learning - Mar. 29

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education - Mar. 27

Sport management Â鶹´«Ã½s learn from and interact with the WMU Esports Arena - Mar. 22

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development - Mar. 22

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving Â鶹´«Ã½s an inside look at the industry - Mar. 27

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design Â鶹´«Ã½ - Mar. 13

Cooking with the community: Nutrition Â鶹´«Ã½s share how to make healthy food taste good - Mar. 13

Child and family development Â鶹´«Ã½ puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth - Mar. 22

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree - Feb. 17

Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their decision making - Feb. 15

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award - Dec. 20

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce - Oct. 21

Western sends second Â鶹´«Ã½ to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week - Oct. 5

 - Aug. 25

 - Aug. 3

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean - Aug 2

Dietetics alumna comes full circle - July 27

HESA graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s dot the globe this summer - July 20

CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College - July 15

Special education major follows her family legacy - July 15

WMU to offer expedited Master of Arts in Special Education with Initial Teacher Certification - July 8

Two Educational Leadership alumna present at Global Summit on Student Affairs and Services - June 30

CEHD Dean receives $1.68 million grant to expand elementary mathematics program at Battle Creek Public Schools - June 16

Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother's dream - June 16

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar award - June 7

 - May 31

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role - May 31

FCS Â鶹´«Ã½ recognized by the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - May 25

 - May 23

ELRT professor receives prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2022-2023 academic year - May 11

 - April 21

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity - April 12

Western celebrates impact of Â鶹´«Ã½ employees on campus - April 12

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars - April 4

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career - April 20

 - March 30

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing Â鶹´«Ã½ sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week - Feb. 21

 - Feb. 8

 - Feb. 4

Professor takes on new role with National Science Foundation - Feb. 3

From classroom to catwalk: Western Â鶹´«Ã½s headed to New York Fashion Week - Jan. 28

FCS Â鶹´«Ã½s receive awards during internship experience - Jan. 5

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families - Dec. 20

TLES doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½ awarded 2022 K Patrician Cross Future Leaders award - Dec. 16

New CEHD program awards credit for Â鶹´«Ã½ prior learning - Dec. 3

Alumna receives Michigan Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award - Dec. 3

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success - Dec. 1

Three education leadership Â鶹´«Ã½s win case study competition - Dec. 1

ELRT professor appears on "A World of Difference" to discuss transition to college - Nov. 15

FCS program places nine Â鶹´«Ã½s in competitive child life internships and practicums - Nov. 1

Three fashion majors’ designs accepted at ITAA Design Exhibition; Two win scholarships - Oct. 27

CEHD Alumni appointed to Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council - Oct. 27

CEHD alumni receives AAACE 2021 Outstanding Service Medallion - Oct. 20

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392 - Oct. 13

EMR doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½ receives 2021 Conference Mentor Travel Award - Oct. 7

CEHD alumni appointed to Michigan State Waterways Commission - Oct. 6

Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows - Oct. 5

Ph.D. Â鶹´«Ã½ selected for award for the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness - Sept. 23

Two ELRT faculty awarded research grant by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators - Sept. 10

 - Aug. 14

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers - July 27

Grad Â鶹´«Ã½ who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind - July 6

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development - June 28

Blazing trails in the professional sports industry - July 2

Evaluation, Measurement and Research professor presents to State Board of Education - July 2

CEHD administrator receives Outstanding Professional Award - June 18

FCS Â鶹´«Ã½ and faculty member recognized by the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - June 9

2021 TLES Educator Appreciation Award recipients - June 3

ELRT doctoral Â鶹´«Ã½ receives Outstanding New Professional Award - June 3

Four CEHD faculty recognized at Virtual Spring Convocation - June 3

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teaching for a strong future - March 30

Assistant professor honored for outstanding support of state transition services - March 25

WMU professor releases three year findings on privatization of public schooling - March 25

 - March 8

 - Feb. 21

WMU recognized among top schools for online master's in education program - Feb. 1

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact - Feb. 1

Professors highlight research on developing global and inclusive graduates in higher education on the national stage - Jan. 14

ELRT alum Burt-Nanna named sixth president of Monroe Community College - Jan. 1

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success - Dec 16

Dr. Glinda Rawls appointed to chair the AAUP Racial Justice Committee - Dec. 15

WMU instructor and education Â鶹´«Ã½s make privacy screens for virtual learning - Dec. 11

Professor selected to represent WMU at inaugural Global Senior Leadership Symposium - Nov. 16

Higher Education and Student Affairs MA Â鶹´«Ã½ selected as NASPA IV-E Graduate Student Rising Star for Michigan - Nov. 16

Secondary education alumna named Theatre Educator of the Year - Nov. 10

Department chair named incoming editor of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development - Nov. 10

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage - Nov. 2

Professor gives presentation addressing disability inclusion to United Nations - Oct. 28

 - Oct. 26

Drs. Eric Archer and Ramona Lewis appointed to serve on Fulbright Specialist Roster - Oct. 13

A new federally funded interdisciplinary graduate program in Adapted Physical Education and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) - Oct. 8

WMU Urban Teacher Residency Program - Oct. 1

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids - Sep. 15

 - Sep. 11

Dr. Glinda Rawls elected to national council for the American Association of University Professors - Aug. 7

 - July 20 

First-Year Faces: Breyana Wilson - July 14

First-Year Faces: Kirstin LaDuke - July 14

WMU professor Dr. Jessaca Spybrook wins $1.3M NSF Award - July 10

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often - July 8

Dietetics major receives scholarship from the American Culinary Federation - June 18

Two Broncoes tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes - June 15

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance - June 3

Three Family and Consumer Science faculty receive the climate change teaching fellow mini grants - May 18

ELRT alumna chosen for Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship - May 18

Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant - May 14

Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars - May 5

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Scholarships and Awards - May 1

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education Â鶹´«Ã½s - April 30

 - April 20

Sew worth it—fashion design Â鶹´«Ã½s use skills to craft masks for hospital workers - March 27

WMU professor and graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s provide webinar for online and at-home activities for youth with disabilities - March 25

Grad Â鶹´«Ã½ uses creativity, collaboration to keep her Â鶹´«Ã½s learning - March 24

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms - Feb. 27

CECP professor awarded SFSA grant for $2,000 - Jan. 27

Alumna turns passion for business and education into award-winning curriculum - Jan. 22