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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey … higher education options were limited. The United States, however, was a much wealthier nation. There were countless … recruitment and success.   “I was like a big brother to many international students,” Nkya explains, as a smile …

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

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers … , B.S.’09, about their time at Barr Engineering Co. and how their experiences at Western helped advance their … they expect during their first years at Barr?   Brandner : Many new employees spend their first few years in the field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4

News

… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4 Submitted by Paula M. … of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 4 , in the WMU Student Center ballroom to consider 2026-27 student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/wmu-board-meets-dec-4-2025

Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs

Study of Ethics in Society

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the fall … at WMU on Nov. 17 . This book covers the ethical issue of many health-care providers using informal evidence, as … about medical interventions for transgender patients. How should they draw ethical boundaries when using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International … understanding. All events are free and open to the public. Highlights include: A Glimpse into Global … to the village for generations to come. Join us to hear how WMU students are transcending oceans to make the world a …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity Submitted by Gary Barton on The help desk really throws you out there—you learn a lot about people and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

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

News

… of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … with the Business Arts Award.   “These honorees demonstrate how the arts build belonging, fuel learning and shape a … Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Gilmore Piano Festival and many more.    “Zhang Financial’s support directly impacts …

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

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Koepp , a senior at Western Michigan University majoring in sales and business marketing with a minor in … leaders return and still want to talk about the trip, showing its lasting impact, Leingpibul says.   “Faculty led … into the course.”   Koepp on the Business & Culture in Germany study abroad program.  Encouraged by her life-changing …

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

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan University’s macro social work course, … experience supported the course’s focus on understanding how organizations operate and how social workers contribute … who are actively shaping community well-being. Many noted that Honor Credit Union exemplifies how

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… fall 2025 Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The  Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of talks durinthe fall 2025 … 5 in Room 2209 of the student center. This talk explores how Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Klara and the Sun helps us think …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures