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New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany Submitted by Sara Volmering on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as dusty boxes of slides and photographs has become an interactive digital narrative … in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan University Center for the Humanities and

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ … Mich.—Two teams of digital marketing students from Western Michigan University took second and third place … Competition  hosted by Purdue University Northwest. Other Western student teams finished in sixth, 11th and 12th place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in … performs on the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet at Western. Stacie Harrison performs a floor routine during a gymnastics meet at Western. Stacie Harrison performs a floor routine during a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the recommendations real

Haworth College of Business

… Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the … course and celebrates what they have learned in the spring 2026 semester. Students break into groups and work … and Dr. Derrick McIver , the firm is the lynchpin of Western Michigan University’s leadership and business …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/leadership-business-strategy-2026

Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path

College of Aviation

… Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Riley … Mona Shores High School where she earned her diploma in the spring of 2021.  She grew up in the Muskegon area, a … East Lansing, which resulted in a fairly quick transfer to Western.  "I have enjoyed going to a smaller school," she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/trygstad

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Child and family development student puts learning into practice … activities. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Carly Smith , a student in Western Michigan University's child and family development … and hands-on learning gained from faculty and courses at Western have prepared Smith to be effective in after-school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book … catalyze conversation on racial biases will take place at Western Michigan University. The events involve book circles … Ibram Kendi's book, "How to be an Antiracist," a visit and discussions with the author himself, as well as a WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

Transforming cities: leadership, community and change

College of Health and Human Services

… Transforming cities: leadership, community and change Submitted by Jillian Fraze on On Friday, April … Communities course (SWRK 4600) in the College of Health and Human Services had the distinct honor of hosting former … Most Effective Mayor: Detroit’s Mike Duggan” in its Spring 2025 edition. The visit provided students with a …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421sw

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, their health and … seminars beginning Wednesday, Sept. 12 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. " Food for All: Sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

WMU to celebrate grads earning 2,300-plus degrees May 2

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… degrees May 2 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant more than 2,300 … on Saturday, May 2 : 1,714 bachelor’s, 511 master’s and 79 doctorates.     Graduates hail from 51 countries , … WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and after the summer I session. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-celebrates-graduates-may-2-earning-2300-plus-degrees