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Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… more compassionate and comprehensive in her future nursing work. (Photo courtesy Mark Bugnaski) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … Ocean. And she forged meaningful connections and learned valuable life lessons—all in the span of 10 unforgettable days. … Fraley was able to successfully draw parallels between the socialization aspects of Portuguese culture and her future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lori Henrickson, MiSTEM … University has become the fiscal agent for MiSTEM Network Region 1, which strives to make STEM learning more … and Van Buren counties. WMU will be building upon previous work established by the Kalamazoo Regional Educational …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… of professional development, community service and networking for members to have careers lined upon graduation," … at Portage Northern High School for 12 years. Mercil has worked closely with Michigan FCCLA organization, helping … continue doing something they love and join an immediate network of like-minded people will make the transition so much …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

Dr. Richard R. Williams obituary

News

… in the general studies unit as an assistant professor of social sciences teaching interdisciplinary studies in the … Legislatures in Kansas City, Mo.; and a staff psychologist working at clinics in Kansas and Missouri. He also served in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14819

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Report: $100,000+ median starting salary for MBA graduates working full time . 96% of MBA graduates working full time have a job related to their degree . 96% … from the Princeton Review shows that our MBA program is valuable and focused, says Renuka Phillips , director of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/princeton-review-2025

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… When the pandemic started, Yoshimoto continued her work online, where she taught students about Japanese … for cultural education and reflects Yoshimoto’s outstanding work.  The Michitoshi Soga Japan Center, a constituent unit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Associate professor inducted into Marquis' Who's Who for top professors in Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… "I'm surprised and honored," says Hadley. "I'm happy my work is making a difference in the lives of students and … from high school to college. In her research, she has worked with neurodivergent student populations, students … learning disabilities. "It is so exciting to present my work on the international stage!" adds Hadley. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75602

WMU music professor gets nod from DownBeat magazine

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… much-heralded and globe-trotting ensemble, Gold Company. "I work hard; I put in a lot of hours, and I have a lot of … an educator. But that changed, and the article notes his work in raising WMU's visibility around the world. During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/553

Advertising and promotion students take first in national challenge

News

… in the competition as a part of their fall 2012 capstone work for the Integrated Marketing Communications Campaigns … extraordinary presentations,” says Dr. Atkin. “Their hard work and dedication all semester long was rewarded by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3894

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… Atomic Energy Commission. In subsequent years, he did work at Los Alamos National Laboratory as well as followed up with his previous work in France and Australia. Shamu earned a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883