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Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… going to leave out a lot of opportunity—especially at bigger schools." Shawn Tenney , director of service learning , … Read her story . "The value is how many students we can reach; how much bigger the impact is on the community." … Kalamazoo. Read his story . In some cases, the experience can even be a gateway to a career. "I have students who've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… the game room inside the WMU Student Center. ROTC members canoe down the Kalamazoo River. Students have fun at the … first-year student who drove to campus with her family from Canton, Michigan, and is planning to study elementary … who moved onto campus during Fall Welcome 2025.    “Our bigges t hope for the upcoming year is that our s tudents …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… at the possibilities that lie ahead. "I found out you can be anything you want to be if you work for it. This is … is looking forward to his next challenge: Army Officer Candidate School where he will continue his military career, … to come to the U.S.) means the world to me; words can't even express how I feel—it's like having the world in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… halls, ensuring that the spaces are well maintained and can be utilized to their full potential. She has been a … like making sure everyone (I mean everyone’s) Bronco card can swipe open the right doors to making sure we have air in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… but the power of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so … every single day, and that’s more meaningful to me than I can even describe.” Daniels says Thomsen is a big reason … her as a professor. She’s practicing what she preaches and can bring in even more lessons to us from what she’s learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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… the arts, scholarships and more at WMU. Those interested can visit  WMUalumni.org/GivingDay  to make a gift on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63942

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… inequities at WMU and recommend actions the WMU community can take to create a culture of change. The committee is led by Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president of diversity and inclusion. … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… , of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, are among about 1,000 American undergraduate students to receive the Gilman Scholarship … D.C.; and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, those American citizens must demonstrate high financial need. The … should make contacting Metro-Roland their first step. She can be reached at michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… countries—places like Egypt, Bahrain, Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. In addition to an interview with the featured … we're preparing students for a globalized world in which we can't even imagine. If we can't connect students to other cultures and people and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… been able to host interns in the past because they simply can't afford it." According to Page, Broncos Lead is more … Students interested in the Bronco Leads Internship Program can find internship opportunities through Handshake , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185