WMU Human Performance and Health Education

12/19/2024

Congrats Trey! We can't wait to come cheer on Grand Rapids Gold this March!

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11/19/2024

Huge congrats to Abby Werthman on being named the MVP of the MAC Women's Soccer Tournament! A student in the physical and health education teacher education program, she scored three goals in the championship game and will be headed to the NCAA Tournament this weekend in East Lansing. Best of luck Abby! 🎉

09/25/2024

09/21/2024

Congrats to HPHE Exercise Science Alum, Ivan!

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06/11/2024

The Department of Human Performance and Health Education and WMU Sports Medicine Clinic at Western Michigan University joined Sindecuse Health Center to provide annual physical examinations for 108 f

04/30/2024

Congrats to Exercise Science alumni Bill on his recent graduation and completion of the WMU Signature in Leadership!

Leadership Pathway

04/22/2024

Congrats to Physical and Health Education Major, Carter, and the fellowship recipients! Carter will be mentored by our esteemed faculty member, Dr. Mauro Andre.

Congratulations to the Dr. Donald E. Thompson Innovation Research Fellowship recipients, Allison (Elementary Education), Moises (Special Education), and Carter (Physical and Health Education)! These teacher education majors will receive a full year of tuition as they work on developing innovative ideas capable of positively impacting K-12 education through research that challenges the current practices of teaching and learning.

Read more about the fellowship and this years recipients: https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75423
Western Michigan University

12/24/2023

HPHE Broncos: Merry Christmas!!

11/22/2023

Western Michigan University is bringing Eric Woodyard, a successful WMU alumni, back to campus to share his journey from WMU Western Herald Sports Reporter to Detroit Lions NFL Nation Reporter.

Join us on November 28th at 7:30 P.M. at Read Fieldhouse as we welcome the award winning ESPN Sports Journalist Eric Woodyard. Learn firsthand about how he uses his academic background in his job daily and how his time at WMU played a pivotal role in shaping his successful career. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to gain perspective from and be inspired by a WMU graduate.

11/15/2023

Six College of Education and Human Development alumni have been recognized by Crain's Grand Rapids Business as either emerging leaders, influential leaders or notable leaders in diversity, equity and

10/28/2023

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WMU alumna Katy Tigchelaar (M.A. ‘11, Sport Management) is scoring big in Michigan’s sports tourism industry at the West Michigan Sports Commission. Recently, she was promoted to Vice President of Operations from Director of Marketing and Events. ✨

Established in 2007, the Sports Commission (WMSC) fosters economic development by securing and hosting youth and amateur sporting events to positively impact the economy and quality of life in the Grand Rapids region. Since its inception, the WMSC has booked 1,091 events that have attracted more than 1.9 million athletes and visitors who have generated over $557 million in direct spending.

Katy graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s degree in sport management in 2011. Way to go, Katy! 🐴💛🤎

10/25/2023

CEHD is so excited to announce our second annual Cares Day! Volunteer, donate or say thank you with us on November 16th as part of National Education Week. Initiatives such as a Kalamazoo County school supply drive and the campus closet will be a few of many as faculty, staff, students and alumni come together to support our local community.

Visit wmich.edu/education/cares for more information.

10/17/2023

Alumni alert 🚨🚨🚨

Chief Operating Officer, Grand Rapids Gold Age: 35 Trey Conner is continually building on his success with the Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. Conner […]

08/30/2023

08/04/2023

Dear Bronco family,
One year ago today, our colleague, Dean Ming Li, passed away. Please join me in remembering Ming and his numerous contributions to our department, college and WMU.

07/11/2023