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WMU Beyond Borders: Anniya McWhorter’s decision to travel to Singapore

Study Abroad

… its welcoming psychology department and its overall home-away-from-home vibe. During my first year, I attended a few events and met a ton of people. It was great, and honestly, I thought that was all there was to … a long time, I had felt stuck at a mediocre level of goal setting. I was comfortable and hesitant to go the extra mile …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/05/student-story-anniya-mcwhorter

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Chef Francisco to stretch his creative muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … he gets the desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

News

… pandemic. In an as-yet unpublished paper titled “Structural Motifs, Disorder, and the Efficacy of Viral Vaccines” … from Drs. Robert Makin and Steve Durbin. “After that paper was published last year, we extended the range of … crystals. Traditionally, scientists examine the entire set of protein structures of the virus to develop a vaccine. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

WMU professor among researchers to identify rising landslide risk in Southern California

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University, Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, finds exposure to landslide … and could increase substantially in the future under a warming climate,” says study co-author Dr. Laiyin Zhu , … rainfall caused closed roads, flash floods carried away cars, and landslides caked homes in mud, costing more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/06/laiyin-zhu-hurricane-rainfall-landslide-risk-increasing-climate-change

WMU sales program recognized as a leading program for nearly two decades

Haworth College of Business

… which emphasizes applying skills in realistic sales settings. Additionally, the program intentionally builds a … have a job related to their degree . “Selling the Western Way is the heart of the sales and business marketing … competitions, and the Kaiser Sales Lab overflows with awards from student teams each year. In the 2025-26 academic …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/sales-education-foundation-recognition

Broncos on the beat: WMU Cold Case Program grads building careers around public service

W Magazine

… stands next to her patrol car. “I knew how important it was to be detailed in my reports and take holistic … She isn’t the only graduate of the program who feels that way. “The Cold Case Program set me up for success in my current job because it …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-on-beat-cold-case-program-grads-michigan-state-police-careers

Essential Needs and Dining Services team up to demo cooking skills for students

Student Affairs

… skills for students Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students watch Chef Andrew Francisco and Emily Hazel Mitchell … right, prepare chicken quesadillas, pico de gallo and a warm bean salsa at the WMU Student Center Demo Kitchen. The cooking demonstrations utilized canned food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75288

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

News

… Graduate College is offering additional and creative ways to assist students, which adhere to social distancing … Information;” “Approximate Algorithms for Regulatory Motif Discovery in DNA;” “The Effects of Deforestation on … were able to receive individualized writing coaching and set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

Brewing up global business

Haworth College of Business

… from Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bopanna was looking for a way to propel his dreams forward and decided to enroll in … to graduate this upcoming fall, Bopanna has his sights set on his career and the future of his business. “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/mba-dhyan-bopanna

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism in 2022, and he was selected for the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson