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Three students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships

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… Western Michigan University students have won a total of $13,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages … a $3,500 Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Bellevue High School, she is a junior majoring in social work and minoring … Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Bangor (Mich.) High School, he is a senior majoring in global and international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7672

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Technical Operations student Brayden Broad … world) as a toddler," says the 2023 graduate of Alpena High School, "I've had a huge passion for aviation.  He got me … curriculum. He says he took a gander at what other schools offered "numerous times, especially for the sake of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… crisis, the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of democracy and addressing who profits from the problem of recurring health crises are topics for a series of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were … commitment to supporting students as they engage in valuable, real-world learning experiences," says  Dr. Laura … at one of the Kalamazoo Youth Development's after-school care programs. Family science and human development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible and respectful civic, social, political and … five virtual, interactive presentations and a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good … disagree on in a productive way is an incredibly valuable life skill and one that cannot always be taught in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Sixth graders come to campus for Bronco BUDS program

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… BUDS program Submitted by Deanne Puca on Previous class of Bronco BUDS KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo Public Schools sixth graders who make up the Class of 2019 will … Dynamic Students. The program encourages early middle school students to set their sights on college and take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6095

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… picture is worth a thousand words” radiates from the smiles of Touline (Lulu), BA ’14, and Ramsey Elshafei , BS ’15. Yet … considering career options.” “I attended over 10 different schools as a kid and was just wanting to find a place to … for their careers, the couple credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I learned how to balance work, school

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research Submitted by Erin Flynn on … professional and financial assistance throughout the school year. In addition, a six-week exploratory summer program for both high school and undergraduate students is offered to spur …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… only a few years at WMU, Jacobo already has a lifetime of knowledge and skills under his belt. From professional development and leadership experiences to real … their degree.   “I knew transferring to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo