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Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit … experience supported the course’s focus on understanding how organizations operate and how social workers contribute to community-centered systems. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

News

… Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health … visiting the Office of Health Promotion and Education more often and turning to Christian for support and guidance. … was a big deal for me because I was always trying to find how I could help people … and being a mental health peer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of … bond with parents who read to them. But that opportunity is often lost in translation for the families of nonnative … ever been able to read a book to her 10-year-old child. "How a simple change made such a big difference is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand … Cora Kennedy The vehicle had to pass a number of safety checks in the scrutineering phase of the competition before … North America battled in the annual track competition.  "My favorite part of the Formula Sun Grand Prix is always …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… were supposed to report to school, she got the call. "I showed up the next day at 8 a.m. at new teacher training," … going to be the path for me, but I landed exactly where I should have been." That first teaching job turned out to be … Hampton. "Look at the affirmation we give our students. How often am I giving information in the form of academic or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara Dillon … from communities and challenges them to critically consider how they represent the people, stories and knowledge they … communities. “The communities we choose to work with are often under represented, historically under served; and by …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation Submitted by Brandi Engel on The clock is ticking. You … They weren’t just earning credit; they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. … me for one day when a client comes in and is like, 'Oh my gosh, I need this done now,' and working with a team of …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — At the Haworth College … chain management program,” says Caldwell. “The students showed strong engagement throughout the project and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business … selling for their class project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often college students leave a final exam with a job offer, … techniques, students go on a factory tour and see firsthand how this product is built, and that really helps them paint …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… Roberts for multiple disciplines. “After graduation I should’ve ended up at a drafting firm, but my true calling … images on social media. His passion for photography shows his love for WMU and allows him to stay connected with … at the University inspired him to make a planned gift. “I’m often asked why I support WMU, and to that question I reply, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813