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WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … programming in 2020, Milostan says.   Steady and significant gains , however, have been seen each year since. More … Dancy traveled to the Netherlands during Spring Break 2024 with Snyder’s class. It was the first time Dancy, a …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference Submitted by Kayla … with their capstone project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Undergraduate students across Western Michigan University’s College of … biggest accomplishments yet: they are getting ready to graduate. As a part of this accomplishment, seniors develop …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design

Visual Impairment & Orientation and Mobility scholarship now accepting applications

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… Visual Impairment & Orientation and Mobility scholarship now accepting applications Submitted by Jillian Fraze on The Visual Impairment … Must pass VA background checks and security clearance. Cannot have an existing obligation to another program or …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/viompsp

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

News

… Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty Submitted … Youth Conference Weekend Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash … all children are free from exclusion and exploitation and can receive a free education. Since its beginnings, BBA has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … (Hodson - WMU c/o 1984) after graduation from Officer Training School in 1985 Along the way, in his book of career … Maintenance Association that I was a part of.  Every May 24 is National Aviation Maintainer Day.  It is …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in February Submitted by Korey Force on Join the International Ladies Sports Club to bond with women from around … open to the public. Saturday, Feb. 3 Community African dance class —1 to 2 p.m. at the Rootead Enrichment … Free and open to WMU staff and faculty. Saturday, Feb. 24 Community African dance class —1 to 2 p.m. at the Rootead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case … enforcement facilities and participating in professional training programs to build skills that will position them at … the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

RSO Registration Pause Dates For Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… RSO Registration Pause Dates For Spring 2026 Submitted by Valerie Ott on RSO … timing helps us keep records clean in ExperienceWMU, align training and compliance steps with the correct academic …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/rsospringregistrations2026

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships

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… on This year's Medallion Scholarship Competition is Jan. 24 and 31. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some 800 academically talented … school seniors from Michigan and around the country are gathering at Western Michigan University this month for the … will have lunch and visit the Academic Showcase, where they can meet with faculty members from the University's seven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21192