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An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… service-learning students meet with senior residents of Friendship Village to talk about their culture. Kindness, … bravery and leadership—at Spring Valley Elementary School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to … the communities in which they live as well as build upon valuable career skills they've learned in the classroom. Tenney …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

UPDATE: Fallen Broncos Ceremony to take place in the Bernhard Center

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor members of the University community who have died with a Fallen … Graduate Student Association, Office of Student Engagement, School of Music, University Libraries, Division of … years ago and were inspired by the Texas A&M Military School Silver Taps ceremony, explained Marilyn Kritzman , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/65647

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… at Western that helped prepare her for a bright professional future. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jade Joseph began the …   That's how Joseph, a 2020 graduate of Liberty High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, found out about Western's … was overcome by her goal "to attend a top aviation school that was also affordable."   One of her search …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--College-bound high school students and their families from around the area will … , an event held from 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is one of more than three dozen such events being held at sites around the state to help high school seniors fill out their Free Application for Federal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/132

Van Cooley obituary

News

… A longtime educator who worked extensively with Michigan school districts and spearheaded education reform as a professor at Western Michigan University has died. Dr. Van … in Indiana, holding positions as a middle and high school teacher and as an assistant superintendent and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list

News

… Michigan University has once again been named one of the "Best Midwestern Colleges" by the Princeton Review. … been honored with that designation, which was made to 153 schools in 12 states. The list is compiled using institutional data, visits to schools and the opinions of college counselors and advisors. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296

Accountancy student puts industry learning into action at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… strides at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The sophomore from Portage, Michigan, is … Bank ,  Parker Hannifin,   CBIZ , and  UHY , gaining invaluable insight into each company. “The externship … is what has made WMU Haworth feel more than just a business school—it's a place to thrive.” Learn more about  …

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

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk found exciting challenges … experience-driven learning in the many labs at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at … in a lab.” This spark for engineering began in high school when Funk worked as a floor sweeper for an automotive …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Spanish, worked hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in not one, but two study abroad programs as part of her degree program through Western Michigan University. … classes and practicing with my host family and locals.  The school, Centro Tinku, is the University of Salamanca’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing … One day I will go to the United States or anywhere outside of Tanzania. I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’” … students are prepared by our university and represent a valuable talent resource that should not go untapped," she …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship