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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive … continued. “This work supports our goal to help anyone who wants to make it here in Michigan.”  Lepisto says Sleeping …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… from colleges and universities outside the United States, was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the … Earning third place and a What’s Trending Innovation Award were Jorge Aguilar-Mendez from Kalamazoo, Michigan, … served as the team captain. The client for the competition was Plantennas , a company that produces biodegradable plant …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

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

News

… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold Case Program has …

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

The Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University celebrates one year of impact

The Evaluation Lab

… I now have greater confidence in myself and my abilities. I was accepted into the University of Michigan's Master of … focusing on community change. I truly believe the lab was pivotal in helping me reach this point." For Lori … highlight.  “Seeing the lab take off has been immensely rewarding,” Wingate remarks.  “The lab aligns with WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/news/2025/02/evaluation-lab-anniversary

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … Depuy preparing to fly a WMU Cirrus SR20 DePuy was raised in Naperville, Ill., which is 28 miles west of … Valley High School in 2013.  Father-and-son time often was breakfasting at a nearby airport watching planes come …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to … Center open house event. A student scales the climbing wall during the Student Recreation Center open house event. … packed with free swag, band performances and more than 400 vendors ranging from registered student organizations to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

Two Broncos win exclusive New York Fashion Week 2025 experience

News

… the WMU Bookstore to add a little Western fashion to their wardrobe ahead of their trip to New York Fashion Week. … , a supply chain management student, will both be whisked away in February on an all-expenses-paid trip to New York … kind of in shock," Fernandez says. "New York is where I want to live. I feel like every fashion major wants that, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/genesis-fernandez-ainsley-rahm-win-new-york-fashion-week-experience-2025