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Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in international business, studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it was a promise to herself and her family.    As a … country. With the help of WMU Study Abroad, she ended up visiting two.   “My mom always encouraged me to go, especially because she never had the opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Haworth College of Business

… No. 101 in the country and No. 2 in the state of Michigan. Why is Western topping the list in Michigan for its MBA … employers and WMU alumni on where the program should go and made changes that adapted to the needs of today, … communication, leadership and negotiation. “Not only does the curriculum give students a competitive advantage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… the world, Watkins discovered the cold truth of growing up—things don’t always go the way you want them to. However, instead of accepting … how I got to where I am in my decision,” he says. “Not only does that give you information, but you can also get a feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Child life students represent WMU with conference scholarships

College of Education and Human Development

… to hear from students and professionals that didn't go through Western's program also gave us tips and different … Lamos. "I feel like that connection played a big part in why I got my practicum at the Michigan Children's Hospital. And I know in the future it will open up the doors for more opportunities." Child life at WMU The …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/child-life-students-scholarship-conference-glaclp

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

W Magazine

… hoops fan, Trey Conner spends his days in the Grand Rapids Gold team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day … basketball team says some of his fondest memories growing up involve WMU sporting events. “I remember the excitement … and the entire West Michigan area. They are probably 90% of why we succeed.” If anyone understands the significance of …

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

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… course enrollment.  The three OER creation grants will support faculty in developing new open textbooks on health … the general public. The published OER textbooks have racked up over 84,000 pageviews and 28,000 online users.  The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships Submitted by Kayla Lambert on During his … retrofits,” says Funk. Joe Funk working as an intern at Argonne National Labs. Projects and activities inside and … assembly course, I can confidently go into the workforce supplied with necessary knowledge of welding engineering and …

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

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

College of Aviation

… A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as … and United Express, its hubs include New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington airports. Republic's fleet … about what I wanted to do after high school, I decided to go against the norm and become a pilot."  That she has, …

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

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

News

… way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing up in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood, Hon. Alisa … 8th Circuit Court—a position she was appointed to by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. Parker-LaGrone even chose her … Michigan University-Cooley Law School. "A big part of why I went to Nashville is I had grown up in Kalamazoo and I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… needed merit behind its purpose and claims, which is why there needed to be more results than theory.” … it was a fantastic introduction to some of the ongoing research endeavors in electric propulsion that I might … dedicated to Lemmer’s guidance and mentorship. “Dr. Lemmer does an excellent job connecting students to world-class …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference