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Applications are open for WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students

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… Applications are open for WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications for the WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students are … and supporting student success. “This initiative is what Bronco teamwork is all about, creating opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/kavalhuna-aaup-first-generation-scholarship-2026

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… and commitment to Experience-Driven Learning, strengthening student engagement both in and out of the classroom … mentorship, inclusion and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful lives and careers. “College is … honored to be part of their young lives as they figure out what they want to do with their careers and how they’re …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower Submitted by … of biological sciences, grew up in Pinckney, Mich., a rural area that inspired his interest in plants.  While majoring … in Pinckney, Mich. and admits growing up in a rural area is what first inspired his interest in plants. Barkman attended …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create … bold entrepreneurs ... this really tells the story of what’s possible when we work together—when we put the best … at Portland Products. “Both Sleeping Giant and Western share the goal of keeping good jobs in Michigan, and that is a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International Bazaar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International … food, culture and celebration from around the world.   All are invited to this community event, scheduled for 4 to 9 … with one another—that shared joy and sense of belonging is what makes the Bazaar so meaningful.”   I nternational …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/international-bazaar-2026

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With extensive leadership in both the U.S. Army and corporations, Major General Rod Faulk, B.B.A.’87, shares insight into what it takes to lead organizations and how students can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s main campus, and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International … Student Activities office, sat down at a coffee shop for what they thought would be a quick conversation between … learn from me.” Showing warm hospitality and respect are what De Young considers to be the most important pillars …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… by Erin Flynn on Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang receive their awards alongside TV host Yue-Sai Kan during the China … holds a special place in our hearts because it celebrates what we have always believed: the bridge between East and … reminds us of what unites us: culture, learning and a shared responsibility to the future.”   Chen-Zhang, chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… on Dr. Benjamin Koestler , an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan … responsible for dysentery. The three-year award totals $533,000, including $375,000 in direct research costs.   Dr. … while building practical skills they can carry into future careers.”   Koestler and a group of students who work in the

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Medal of Honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   The Honorable Dr. Betty Udongo, a 2009 graduate of Western … Women’s Day with a focus on enhancing girls’ education. Reared in a rural, war-torn district, Udongo has since 1994 … Udongo, the mother of four teenaged children. “My life and what I’m doing is impacting the lives of many people. Just …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor