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From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

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… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new … is big business right now, with the sport exploding into primetime TV specials and a growing professional league. And a … starting up a pickleball club on campus. "Back in 2019, it was just my brother and me playing. He didn't know what he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans Submitted by Anonymous … In preparation for Veterans Day, the students will clean nearly 4,000 headstones from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, … busy schedules to clean the headstones is an important way to recognize the sacrifices these individuals made for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year Submitted by … for Veterans Day, the students will clean a portion of the nearly 27,000 headstones at the site on Saturday, Oct. 28 . … . The Project  The project began in 2012 when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … grown to a mega-class of sorts. In spring 2019 there were nearly 250 students enrolled, each tasked with completing 15 … they learn about leadership or teamwork or communication? I want them to tie it back to their career." Dylan Coleman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals

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… tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. … Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development have been paramount for Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt , interim dean. “We’re listening to the community and want to share with them what we do well,” says Ehrhardt, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I volunteer some of my free time to an awesome organization that everyone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning Submitted by Megan Looker on WMU's … School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … on the project. She estimates students are spending nearly 90,000 hours on service learning in a year. They can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

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… Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition … reach. WMU is one of 119 institutions in the country to be awarded the designation in the 2020 cycle, one of only 13 … and Training Symposium with WMU, which has impacted nearly 875 adult learners and has improved instructional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766

Haenicke Institute recognizes WMU leaders advancing global learning through study abroad

Study Abroad

… participated in faculty-led programming, accounting for nearly three quarters of WMU Study Abroad travel. Faculty … 15 students "The Climate Action in Scotland program was great for me because it aligned with my major, filled a … and Healthcare in Costa Rica; College of Health and Human Services, 20 students Dr. Maureen Mickus and David Renter : …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/08/faculty-leaders

WMU campus set to come alive when Broncos arrive for move-in, Fall Welcome 2026

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… areas that encourage connection and community. “This space was truly built with students in mind, and I hope they walk … at (269) 387-8514 or through a Bronco Fix-It request . Service Center staff are available Monday through Friday … North and Central Campus Drive, a single-lane roundabout near Parking Services, and a new pedestrian crossing with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/bronco-arrival-fall-welcome-2026-campus-ready