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Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win Submitted by Erin … Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit for Mohammed Asif , a mechanical engineering doctoral … He sees nothing but possibility as he charts his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Braasch, a 2023 … with a goal of becoming proficient enough to qualify for study abroad once he transferred to WMU.    Braasch and classmates stop for a picture outside their residence hall in Japan. He also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025 Submitted by Maddie Christians on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces new recipients of the 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the … National Retail Federation now predicts that U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time, … and manage uncertainty.  “Expect ongoing discounting, aggressive price matching and a strong focus on value across …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mehran … take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and refugees at an international level.   … footing into an advocate and scholar with a clear vision for the future,” he says. “Being a Bronco means being …

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

Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight

Haworth College of Business

… Valley State University in 2020, Styburski entered a workforce altered by the pandemic. “I graduated during the peak … aspirations,” says Styburski.  Seeking a career beyond the sales floor, she began her MBA journey at WMU.  “I took a leap by applying for a position at Eaton and was fortunate to be recognized …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/mba-emily-styburski-strategic-insight

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… , director of the SBDC, had been an advisory board member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no … I had a rough idea of what I wanted to achieve with my crypto mining startup, but I wasn't quite sure how to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus

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… Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … by the WMU Campus Activities Board. Tickets are on sale now to all WMU students for a discounted price of $8 to … Programs office at (269) 387-2118. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 30, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/109

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on … Access Network’s Ombudsman Award. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to helping students at …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals … a new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with … trajectory of a child and really make a difference for their family,” says Dr. Emily Curiel , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals