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New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … The 3‑credit course blends eight days of global immersion in the Dominican Republic with an on‑campus seminar. … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

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

College of Education and Human Development

… Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on … and low-key emotional. As a Taylor High School alum who came back to serve as an advisor, it really feels like a … School. She also helped her first graduating class secure nearly $3 million in scholarships. Her nominator for the …

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

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Another difference Kollock experienced and enjoyed at WMU was the opportunity to make friends with students from a … class at WMU we used a textbook. I liked that if I missed something from class, you can go back to the textbook and the … to connect with Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit public bus system near the house. His academic load was fairly intense—13 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Ask, don’t answer: WMU professor uses AI tools to boost student engagement

College of Arts and Sciences

… answer: WMU professor uses AI tools to boost student engagement Submitted by Callah Barnes on In 2022, generative AI … on anything from Dostoyevsky to data science in an instant was shocking, exciting and, for many, frightening. Now, in … Instructional Development Grant — and in collaboration with nearly a  dozen students, he developed OpenSocratic, an …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-economics-ai-tools

American Institute of Professional Geologists honors Thomas Howe

College of Arts and Sciences

… American Institute of Professional Geologists honors Thomas … University Geosciences Specialist Senior Thomas Howe was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the Michigan Section of the American Institute of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-howe-aipg

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student … in Indianapolis, Ind.  Operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, its hubs include New … he took his skills as a certified flight instructor to nearby Superior Aviation Gateway where his fellow Bronco was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

News

… on Valeria Marin KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from years of working at summer … I needed when times were tough," says Marin, a member of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc. "It's a family. (Program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… In Memoriam, fall 2023 Submitted by Deanne Puca on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … Conrad , MPA ‘76, July 9, 2023, Kentwood, MI Bernard Ross Near , BBA ‘77, July 21, 2023, Muskegon, MI Mary Oran, BS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Light Center second research grant awarded to marketing professor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Light Center second research grant awarded to marketing professor Submitted by Anonymous (not … urban areas. She will expand upon her dissertation work to measure and analyze important behaviors and perceptions … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/04/ann-veeck-tlc-grant

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco … Championship . There will also be a new yard game area nearby and a cash cage where people can scramble to snag …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025