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Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance

News

… Objects of Intolerance to Teach Tolerance and Promote Social Justice: The Case of the Jim Crow Museum." In his … images some may find offensive. Pilgrim also will conduct a workshop for WMU Frostic School of Art students and will be … , are used by scholars, students and civil rights workers to better understand historical and contemporary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and … his transition from WMU graduate to his volunteer work with AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps. Free and open to the … Asha Noor from the Arab American Center for Community and Social Services in Dearborn, Michigan, and Alisa Perkins, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721

Nominate a WMU business alum for The 30

Haworth College of Business

… invited to campus to interact with current students and network with each other. "Being a member of The 30 means that … I’m part of a generation that’s making a difference in the workplace—breaking through barriers, removing stereotypes as … 30 event, and to include The 30 recognition on a resume and social media. Submit a nomination today! View last year’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72574

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… South Central Michigan, finding purpose in public interest work. At the same time, she enrolled in Western's Haworth … to practicing law, a large part of her professional work involved management, writing grants and meeting with … had been doing research for her master's degree related to social entrepreneurship and raised the idea of holding a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… studies and marketing, was struck by the efforts for social good that she witnessed. “I was incredibly surprised … founder, Shukla Bose, who left a corporate job to work with Mother Theresa and then founded Parikrma to give … you step outside your comfort zone.”   Plans are in the works for additional trips to India and beyond, including a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

The Dispatching Dynamo – Emma Anderson Flies Forward at WMU

College of Aviation

… how ETA  (the College of Aviation scheduling program) works.  This is helpful when dealing with 'ops' …

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

WMU medieval historian to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… English version of his award-winning Italian book, "The Social and Political Vocabulary of John the Deacon's … of whom are leading authorities in Dr. Berto's field and working in the finest universities in the United States and … outstanding promise to achieve renown in their continuing work. The award goes to scholars nominated for consideration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26778

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

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… Gift. Throughout the summer, Higgins had the opportunity to work alongside airport leaders, learning the ins and outs of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… an MBA could have for strengthening his abilities in the workforce. “I chose to pursue an MBA to better learn the inner workings of businesses from a financial and data perspective … levels in the organization. Thus, I will need a better working knowledge of finance and accounting, and I will be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the EMS team and how they function with each other, and worked on the user experience for the application developed. … the project. “It wasn’t a magic thing—it was hard work. The technology has shown great promise, and we are …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award