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Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… throws you out there—you learn a lot about people and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow … “You learn a lot about people,” he says. “It teaches you how to talk to them correctly and how to be professional.” His role has become a stepping …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

News

… for students to register to vote and learn about candidates and issues. Historically, participation is … these barriers about address and registering and knowing how that process works and sort of getting in the system. … and the energy is there. I think it's just about knowing how to do it.' It's also important, Baratta says, for her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

News

… adjustable handles and arms as well as lighting to prevent falls at night. "It was nice having students from both … says. "It was great to come in with our ideas, what we know can be feasible, and get their input on how to make products innovative and aesthetic and everything …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

News

… a Difference Award. They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation which begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 , … that they receive assistance to get settled." Colleagues can't say enough about her contributions to the University. … and often tedious nature of her job. "I'm not sure how she manages to be excellent and on-point 24/7, but she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… others and approaching projects with an open mind. “I love how there are no right answers, only better answers; in the real world you can design anything hundreds of ways and it allows you to … rooted in his childhood where he spent his teen years doing farm work. “My dad is in the trades and raised me as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Boot camp slated for faculty researchers

News

… without having to deal with job distractions or being too far away from quality resources advice. The library provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26731

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad Submitted by … usually do,” Longo says.  " The Cannes Film Festival shows films from across the world that are on the cutting … in the industry. “Sean will gain an insider's understanding how film licensing works, how filmmakers make deals and make …

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

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… build confidence, improve my communication skills and learn how to solve problems in real time. In the classroom, case … knowledge you gain from student groups is something that can kickstart your professional career. I am extremely …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now

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… Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now Submitted by Deanne Puca on Photo of … University students who wish to share their creative vision how they convey, express and visualize sustainability are … Hall. All full- and part-time WMU students enrolled in the fall 2014 semester are eligible to submit digital photos of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18539

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… services … and it's a vote of confidence in us that we can help fulfill at least some of that need and perhaps … those students come here, they get the opportunity to see how autism presents differently across clients and work with … those students come here, they get the opportunity to see how autism presents differently across clients and work with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115