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Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

News

… Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU Submitted by … fairs will kick off on Tuesday,   Feb. 3 , bringing together hundreds of employers poised to hire top talent for … from 1 to 4 p.m.   In addition, on Tuesday, Feb. 17 , from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall, staff from the

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… science Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is … to detect and decipher the clues that will determine what happened and how.  Are there hair samples or other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… Getting career-ready during a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … are learning to answer creatively with assistance from the staff at the Zhang Career Center. As WMU moved to … support of students during this transition has been just what we needed.” While economic and hiring uncertainties are

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

High school musicians spend two weeks on campus

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… from eight states and Central America convene on campus for the two-week program. WMU's Seminar summer camp focuses on … in both large and small ensemble concerts. All performances are open to the public free of charge and will feature music … Seminar program. Public performance schedule Sunday, July 15, 9:45 a.m. --Continuing a 44-year tradition, the Seminar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/658

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… advocates: two Western Michigan University employees are being recognized for their exceptional efforts to support and elevate the WMU … whose extensive service embodies the very best of what it means to be a faculty and staff member at Western,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… already highly honored student inventors have earned yet another prestigious accolade for their life-saving medical … Michigan University. Joseph Barnett and Stephen John are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, a … property." The top undergraduate winner will receive $12,500, and the top graduate winner will receive $15,000. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences Submitted by … many of the departments and faculty in Arts and Sciences are engaging students with study abroad and creating unique … Hispanic culture and improve their language skills.  “What we do is provide the means for students to find their …

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

From Kent (WA) to Kalamazoo (MI), Jennifer Nguyen’s Medallion Journey Takes Flight

College of Aviation

… Put yourself in Jennifer Nguyen’s flight shoes.  Her grandparents and immediate family were on the wrong side of the Vietnam War, which forced many of … Information Another amazing facet of her story is — what would have happened to Nguyen if she had done what a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/nguyen

Ethics Center series topics range from medical errors to conspiracy theories

Study of Ethics in Society

… series topics range from medical errors to conspiracy theories Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … and online presentations during the fall 2022 semester that are free and open to the public. The lecture series kicks … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society In August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69276

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