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WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “I’ve always enjoyed working with people and so much of business is rooted in … can seem daunting as most graduate students juggle family, work, school and other personal commitments. Yet, there is … weeks I chose the online option and sometimes I was able to work ahead of schedule, but I was always met with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job Submitted by … supply chain management student, is preparing for the workforce through four internships with the same company, stemming from networking experiences his freshman year. From Salem, Michigan, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/supply-chain-management-nathan-clarke

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… placed second in the undergraduate division of the 2025 Social Engineering competition at Temple University in … information systems major and cybersecurity minor. “Working together we developed countermeasures that mirror … agencies to defend critical infrastructure.” Nick Ford Social engineering uses persuasion strategies to influence …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

News

… on "Contemporary Artistic Practices Within Political and Social Realities of Oaxaca," planned by Gabriela León, has … Thursday, Jan. 28-31 León Gabriela León , who lives and works in Oaxaca, Mexico, will be on campus working with … on "Contemporary Artistic Practices Within Political and Social Realities of Oaxaca" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… and former WMU professor Patric Spence, who is currently working in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media … suddenly with things like voice assistants and the first social robots, people are actually turning to technology as … world, but here first,” says Edwards. WMU’s Communication & Social Robotics Labs was also the first robotics lab in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students participated in 2023-2024 academic year. “Having worked in the education abroad field for over 15 years, one … navigate the cultural exchange on their own.   Parrott now works at the WMU Study Abroad office and encourages other … like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, professionally and culturally on the trip. He …

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

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… and Media at the University of Michigan, will present on “Social Media and Marginalized Voices in Neo/Non-Liberal … from rural areas, rural microentrepreneurs, domestic workers and young feminist activists are using social media to communicate their daily struggles. Her talk …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… with a trusted teacher. They appeal to students who are working, heavily involved on campus or busy with other social activities and unable to spend an extended time … justice systems," says Dancy, a sociology major who now works for the study abroad office and plans to graduate this …

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

WMU peer education program recognized at regional conference

News

… Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students. Work honored includes fall shows, residence hall tours WMU was honored for Theatre for Community Health's work on campus throughout the school year, including shows … addressing student health issues utilizing the strategy of social change through applied theater. The troupe engages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24884

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions

College of Education and Human Development

… will be joining the grant project,  The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy , to support students … at WMU and Wayne State University. "The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy aims to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74345