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WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… and commitment to student development, they have supported academic growth across a range of disciplines.   In … learning experiences and for mentoring students who go on to careers in health care, communication and … measure to her students and to a process of excellence. She does not cut corners and does not sacrifice time, energy or …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… Passion and Purpose in IT Submitted by Gary Barton on My goals professionally are to be the one that everyone turns … staff, and retirees leave satisfied with their tech support experience. Roots in Service Originally from Tucson, … questions," he said. "I figured that's what a student lead does, so I applied." In his role, Ricardo ensures that …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… work in an industry that is always changing, but is never going out of style,” says Western Michigan University senior … mentoring to help put my plans into action.” Using the support from WMU Haworth, Shrum gained invaluable internship … team to make content for the Meijer website. My biggest project was with the sales team where I had the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad

WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Get campus menus on the go. KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University Dining Services menus are now available on the go via a new mobile-friendly online menu . Using the mobile … their smartphones." To view the mobile menu, bookmark the URL www.wmich.edu/dining/menu in your Web browser or scan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/115

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… high school,” he remembers. But with determination and the support of Western’s Department of World Languages and … he enrolled in some Japanese courses at Western with a goal of becoming proficient enough to qualify for study … from all over the world.”    The experience gave him new goals of attending graduate school in Japan and finding a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… students during an engineering internship helped suds up sales potential for a boutique soap company. Dan Praise , … I was sitting in front of this box of puzzle pieces . I’d gotten through my various classes and didn’t know exactly … see the big picture , and it’s a little difficult to know why you’re learning what you’re learning. But I feel like …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… for a job, but for a meaningful life. Art from the ground up Kayla's creative process begins not in the studio, but in … for coexistence: a beautiful reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… Park Zoo in Battle Creek, and at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.    Burns and two sheep from her flock, Elmer and Felix. … a flock, contract grazing, and the key role it can play in supporting climate health. She was hooked—and formed Tending … get hands-on experiences like birth and labor, blood, ear-tagging, all that stuff, before they go off to veterinary …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

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… an unveiling; it’s the culmination of months of hard work. Supported by an Experience-Driven Learning Vent ure Grant , … says Willey. “I can actually see where I fit, and I’m not going to feel lost entering the art world because I’ve … in and setting up extension cords, all sorts of stuff. We got vinyl installed on both floors for artist statements and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do take the lead, and we're … cyberbullying, what we see in politics. All that ties in to why students might not feel comfortable or don't think they … that it's okay and breaking down these stigmas, it really does break down that barrier." Well-being is a primary focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584