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Haenicke Institute for Global Education Programming
1,050+
international students on campus representing 95 foreign countries
520+
students studying abroad in 30 countries, on average, each year
11,000 +
globally engaged students on campus
The People and Places of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education
The people and places that make WMU a global campus.
Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience
Breaking Barriers: Blind International Students Find Opportunity at WMU
Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers
Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home
From China to the Midwest, WMU trustee finds a home in Kalamazoo
Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad
9 of 10
Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like
97%
of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning
95%
of graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
Global Education News
Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program
Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative
Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025
Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars
Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs
WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education
WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards
Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences
Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus
Study abroad at Western yields higher student success
Global Events
Study Abroad Information Session
Dec. 9, 0005 — 4 p.m. to Dec. 9, 2025 — 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 — 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 — 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 — 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Study Abroad Pop Up Fair with the College of Education and Human Development
Global Social
OPT Workshops for International Students
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 — 10 to 11 a.m.
Birthday Celebration for International Students and Scholars
Study Abroad and Global Engagement Program Information Table
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 — 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Study Abroad Application Deadlines: Summer 2026
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 — All day
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 — All day
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 — All day
Boren Awards - WMU Campus Deadline
Study Abroad Fair 2026 | College of Arts and Sciences
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 — 12 to 2 p.m.