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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium to receive … won the Medallion Scholarship to continue his education at Western. The University’s most prestigious merit-based … care. He says it played a pivotal role in his success at Western.   Najafi shakes hands with WMU President Russ …

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

Recruiting skills and retaining connections

Haworth College of Business

… new skills and investing in valuable experiences at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … initiatives, all of which have widened her professional outlook. “I was drawn to this internship after hearing about … and the education sector, which is a critical yet often overlooked area of the field. I knew it would be a meaningful …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/human-resource-management-maddie-suttle

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… about hiding his cap and gown. The newly minted graduate of Western Michigan University surprised his family Dec. 13 … ranging from middle school to first-year student at Western.   While some of the people closest to him knew he’d … Tate decided to give college another go. He enrolled at Western, this time thinking about studying behavioral …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University industrial and entrepreneurial … run smoothly. Utilizing the skillset she learned at Western, Johnson is a time-saver and a chaos reducer, … Excel.”    Johnson credits her undergraduate experience at Western, particularly Dr. Tycho Fredericks , professor and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… awarded  Open Educational Resources (OER) grants  to nine Western faculty members, helping to lower textbook costs for … communications, business data and social work, benefitting Western students and learners globally. Because OER have … materials and make college more affordable for students. Western students in courses funded by the OER grants have …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… artificial intelligence spreads across every industry,, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses closed as of 2 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach their children about other cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the world her children would be exposed to in their Midwestern Michigan home.    Whil e shopping for second-hand … a provider of homestay options at affordable prices to Western Michigan University international students. Curley … proud of him!”   Provide a home for an international Bronco Western Michigan University is seeking homestay placements …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/bringing-world-home

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

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… day in a row, an ice storm and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

BSON partners with University Libraries to enhance medication training

College of Health and Human Services

… administration through an innovative partnership with Western Michigan University Libraries’ 3D Print Team . …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/med-training