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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… of diverse cultures, better attention span—the list goes on. Given these advantages, it should be expected that … we use in the classroom,” he says. “The question is, does that contribute to the two issues of retention and … a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs Submitted by John Sweeney on … led study abroad programming last year.  WMU Study Abroad supported 30 faculty-led trips in the '24-'25 academic year, … component, which helps WMU reach its internationalization goals, and the Haenicke Institute would like to recognize …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

W Magazine

… Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books Submitted by Erin Flynn on You … design major KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While some spent their summer at the beach, soaking up the sun while reading a good book, Maddy Boguslawski and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/book-smart-broncos-lead-interns-kalamazoo-book-arts-center

Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To accommodate students as they study for their final exams, Western … Waldo Library will be open 24 hours a day beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 22 , through midnight Thursday, April 26. The service desk also will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out Submitted by Erin … want to get into the plane and fly. I want to know what's going on behind the scenes." Of course, there was a learning … projects and encourage me to do better. Both ended up writing referral letters for me for different jobs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career Submitted by Erin Flynn … Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)—the same district she grew up in. "It is very cool that I'm able to come back to KPS as … or vocational program. "My sister also convinced me to go to Western because she's an alum," she says. "We took a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Time to review winter weather policies, issues

News

… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. That means this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure … has only been closed for 16 days due to weather. When it does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… in  Preston Koslakiewicz’s  personal life mission. What does it mean to give back is a question that he asked … passion for finance to help others achieve their financial goals. To succeed in financial planning, you must be … attention to detail in all that he does and have looked up to him as an example of what I strive to be.” After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… future ahead, thanks, in part, to programs offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In elementary school, … Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely made it through third … across the country. "This is the girl they said wasn't going to make it," says Trayshawna's mother, Nora Thomas . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten and Carl Huber worked with Michigan State Police to help crack a decades-old southwest Michigan … case that we worked together, we were able to, as a group, make an arrest on a case that had been cold for 35 … students who can handle important administrative tasks that go into the organization of files is a "force multiplier" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430