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Faculty-led India trip is interdisciplinary, international by design

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Faculty-led India trip is interdisciplinary, international by design … Palmer travels with Western Michigan University students to India, the lessons learned are about so much more than … a presence in India.     At the same time, India struggles with several environmental and social challenges that …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-india

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

News

… Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU Submitted by … on Shagonaby KALAMAZOO--The rapid success of Gun Lake Casino will be up for discussion at the next presentation in … as a tribal council member and more than 15 years serving Indian country, Shagonaby knows what it takes to be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/62

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award … University student entrepreneur Payton Walker , founder of CryptoShovel, recently won the Brian Patrick Thomas … from Mattawan, Michigan, has big plans for the business. “CryptoShovel is focused on building and operating low-energy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by … Hybels on CEHD students and Dr. Palmer wearing traditional Indian ethnic wear. Students visited the Bull Temple in Bangalore, India.  WMU students engaged in an after-school reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … University students, their recent Sustainability in India study abroad trip provided them with a unique … Business’ partner school, Christ University in Bangalore, India.   Students and faculty on the Sustainability in India

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

News

… an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty and instructors for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… aviation history!” says Aviation in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann … – Business Sustainability, Social Justice and Education in India; 28 students    Business Sustainability, Social Justice and Education in India led by Dr. Louann Bierlein-Palmer, Dr. Jessica Gladden …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey

Haworth College of Business

… drew Harinie Narasimhan to Western Michigan University from India to earn her MBA? Flexibility.  “I liked the fact that … and taken in many of the festivals and events of the Indian Student Association. Once I had firmly decided to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

News

… live Big Band music, swing and ballroom dancing, and Bingo. Casino games will return this year, but no money will be … Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance will run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary