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Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Efesper Nkya came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree … A friend in his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a … a much wealthier nation. There were countless opportunities for international students who could find their way here.    …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… building with brown and gold on Wednesday, September 24 for WMU Day, an annual event celebrating the University’s … impact on Michigan’s future. The event served as a platform to advocate for continued support of higher education and to share …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

News

… trustee, and Charles Zhang , M.A.’91, are being lauded for their philanthropy. The Arts Council of Greater … “ Their sponsorship of the WMU Theatre Guild President’s Performance provides essential financial resources for theatre students to complete their degrees and prepare …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-arts-council-greater-kalamazoo-business-award-2025

Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… month.   “We take pride in having a welcoming environment for all of you, and our commitment to global education and … in intensive English language learning at the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students … get involved. Buster Bronco, the university’s mascot, hugged and took selfies with the new students.   International …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO

News

… Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … burgundy. Small plants are $6 each; large are $10. An order form is available online at wmich.edu/psso . Cash or check … Checks should be made payable to PSSO. Send completed order forms with payment to: On campus Bekki Spanjer Grants and … or (269) 387-4721. Contact: Tonya Durlach November 20, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3148

'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie

News

… Feb. 29, in Miller Auditorium. Admission is $1 at the door for WMU students with a valid Bronco Card and $2 for all … their own separate ways. Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a … Board, at @email or (269) 387-2112. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/169

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

News

… with opportunities to have more access to health care.”   Maggie O'Connell, an occupational therapy doctoral student, … with Bronson Healthcare and the Northside Association for Community Development, was the first student-led event … the event, health care providers worked with students to perform comprehensive wellness assessments and give …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

Department of English Ph.D. student wins prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… against students from other top Midwest universities for this award,” says Department of English Chair, Dr. Todd … and subsequent win mark a significant achievement not only for her personally, but also for WMU’s Department of English. “We're incredibly proud, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/morgan-shiver

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For business analytics student Kevin Wright , Western … University’s Haworth College of Business is setting him up for professional success. The senior from Royal Oak, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… important. Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education meets this need through its Global … Classrooms Collaborative meeting. The Haenicke Institute for Global Education is accepting applications for faculty to join the Global Classrooms Collaborative …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative