Multicultural Affairs for Students focuses on the transition and success of multicultural students at WMU. The ultimate goal is for our multicultural students to retain and graduate on time.
Through various programs and events, we provide support in:
- 24/7 online tutoring service
- Academic monitoring
- Employment and internship exploration
- Events and programs that promote cultural awareness
- Networking opportunities
- Peer mentoring
- Scholarship information
- Student organization support
Students are needed to help promote the success of others within our community. Through admissions events, speaker panels, and event coordination, students can gain meaningful experience.
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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder
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Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation
The first initiatives made possible by the historic Empowering Futures Gift—a $550 million contribution to the WMU Foundation over 10 years—will provide not only tuition-free education but also low-cost housing, a new innovative Living Learning Community, internship stipends to foster career development and graduation scholarships for 1,350 incoming and current Broncos during the first year alone.
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