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University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for … becomes more integrated into WMU's culture. Known as The Gold Standard, the University Strategic Plan began being … this summer. That effort is continuing this fall, with the goal of a 2015-20 version being ready for implementation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… your chance to test your limits, reach for opportunities bigger than you imagined and discover just how far you can go, so dream boldly and work hard," says Padilla. KALAMAZOO, … and honors student at the Lee Honors College, is keeping up with trends through her internship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… A.J. Tate has been more worried about hiding his cap and gown. The newly minted graduate of Western Michigan … he says. “I had a lot of anxiety about it; I don’t know why. Probably because I’ve been down this road before and it just didn’t work out.”   Tate, who grew up in Sturgis, initially enrolled in classes at Glen Oaks …

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

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… profitability and efficiency."  In other words, it's why the enterprise is in business.   Wilson at the Delta Air … with faculty and students.  In fact, it really got me out of my comfort zone and got me used to working in larger groups."      He values Birnbaum not only for her teaching …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start … forever changed the trajectory of his life.   “I was just going to be there for school and that was it. But it got into the summertime and my dad said they didn’t have …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

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… exempt from the program. The temperature in spaces will not go outside of the range of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode.    Employees are reminded to shut off …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… Dillard conducted more than 400 one-on-one sessions and supported more than 200 students in completing college … shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic goal-setting and meeting students where they are. I focused … learn.” “WMU really gave me the space to even think about going back for my master’s again—and that’s huge,” says …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… City with WMU. “It’s been quite a journey. There have been ups and downs, but it’s been beautiful,” he says. “There … feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and refugees at an … one of the hardest parts of my life. When my family was going through serious challenges and I was overwhelmed to …

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

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

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… Saturday, Dec. 13 , with a bachelor’s degree in art, grew up envisioning a career as a professional musician.    … Michigan University for global events in New York and Chicago and Israel. They’ve sent me to three different … with people from all over the world. My roommate in Chicago was from Argentina!”   Finding her footing and gaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… Michigan University this month. Click here to donate and support the CELCIS scholarship fund.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … finance field requires fluent English skills, so that’s why I came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea