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WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… for first-generation students Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new scholarship aimed at supporting … students at Western Michigan University has been established through an innovative partnership between the WMU … democracy or health through education. “This initiative is what Bronco teamwork is all about, creating opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… Megan Hause is carving her own path Submitted by Janine Adamski on … to future business students. “In college, you get out of it what you put into it. No one is telling you what to do, so it's your choice to get up, go to class and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess

Accountancy student puts industry learning into action at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Accountancy student Hosanna Ndikumana is taking big career strides at Western Michigan … with peers and mentors who challenge me to think bigger. Career preview events, employer panels and hands-on … Ndikumana got to visit five companies to learn more about what they do, their culture and their day-to-day operations. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-hosanna-ndikumana-externships-nabainc

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals Submitted by Janine Adamski on … her fellow WMU students: “It is completely okay not to know what you want to major in at the start of your college … ahead of her, ready to take on the new goals she will set. “What excites me the most about working in human resources is

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western … methods, graffiti, and basic woodworking skills to express what I feel are fun and thoughtful, functional Art toys, … accuracy and the potential for overreliance. The study suggests that AI chatbots can serve as effective academic …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

Free financial aid event for college-bound students on campus

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… Sunday, an event held from 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is one of more than three dozen such events being held at … the front of the line for funding, even if they’re not sure what kind of college or career training they want to pursue … of age are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. What participants should bring FAFSA PIN, or personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4502

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

College of Aviation

… fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport serving the Tampa, Fla., … many women becoming pilots.  But after thinking a lot about what I wanted to do after high school, I decided to go … able to take my family along on flights.  I can show them what I do every day."  Other than the enjoyment of screaming …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A lifelong hoops … “Basketball was always my favorite sport growing up. That’s what I enjoyed.”  With his passion for sports, Conner … a Detroit Pistons-affiliated team to a part of the Denver Nuggets organization.  It was a meteoric rise for Conner that …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings

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… Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings Submitted by … the Seelye Center and Spindler Hall until further notice. What you should and shouldn't do This boil water advisory … are being stationed at both Spindler and East halls. What buildings are affected Early Jan. 17, city officials …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4142

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang , … holds a special place in our hearts because it celebrates what we have always believed: the bridge between East and … world too often divided, the China Institute reminds us of what unites us: culture, learning and a shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award