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Student takes first steps toward his future by studying at CELCIS

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Christie Bierlein on Newly arrived from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Alain Nzita is motivated … "I really love the shows, Flash and Arrow, because they are about super heroes who fight for and try to improve the … Nzita has big dreams to someday work for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) or the

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/nzita-spotlight

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen … Dr. Russell Zwanka welcomes guests at The FMC. “We are thrilled to host a great lineup of speakers who … Market dynamics impacting natural, organic and specialty What consumers want: value, protein and information …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… spring 2023 Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, MI – The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of … lectures during the spring 2023 semester. All these events are free and open to the public. Using Media REsponsibility … argues that traditional ecology must be abandoned, and what replaces it must be future-oriented. Instead of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Series  Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western …   Spring 2026 events "Bridging the Gap Between College and Career" Feb. 20 at 1 p.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd Hall … of the Next Generation Electric Machines" April 15 at 1 p.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd Hall Speaker: Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… Venture Grants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Occupational therapy doctoral student Yun Shin Huang measures a … Western Michigan University occupational therapy students are fanned out, interacting with patients and completing … and education.     “We were able to apply our knowledge of what we are learning in the classroom to real life,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… on both micro and macro levels. Along with her work in the classroom, she has studied the food marketing systems of … describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to be a professor of marketing for … I’ve truly liked all of the students I’ve taught in my career. Q: Apart from receiving this award, what would you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on … seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her asking “are there still philosophers?” at an age so young Atkins does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… receive Gilman Scholarship Submitted by Raine Kuch on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be … success rate of 40 percent, Gilman awards to WMU students are well above the national average acceptance rate of 29 … visit the  Study Abroad website  or call (269) 387-5890.   About the Haenicke Institute for Global Education    …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Gates (front row, far right) in the village of Kolokani, Mali Serving refugees from all over … Gates with a broader worldview and understanding of what it feels like to be away from home in a foreign land …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following … years. This board and all of Western Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair