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Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day

College of Education and Human Development

… Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association designed custom … at the Washington Writers’ Academy. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 200 Western Michigan University students embodied the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-human-development-cares-day-2025-kalamazoo-community

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… mechanical engineering student Dorian Olson was little, his personal hero was a popular one. Marvel’s Iron Man has … many children look up to the genius superhero because of his ability to fly or his heroic adventures, Olson looked up … different learning styles,” says Olson. “I have developed better study habits and have learned more effective ways of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… immigrants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mehran (Zabi) Najafi is graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science … living program with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program … way and the family he was forced to leave in pursuit of a better life for all of them.   “I wish they could be here to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Applied Sciences are preparing for one of their biggest accomplishments yet: they are getting ready to graduate. As a part … understand the requirements with the given environment, and why the equipment selected was chosen for this design,” says …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on Malitta Dillard, a master’s student in the … a Taylor High School alum who came back to serve as an advisor, it really feels like a full-circle moment.” During her … AdviseMI, an AmeriCorps program, Dillard conducted more than 400 one-on-one sessions and supported more than 200 …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson , CPA, assistant professor of accountancy at Western Michigan … for CPAs that has served the profession for more than 120 years. NABA at Western Michigan University was also … It's a space where I've learned to lead with integrity, ask better questions and celebrate others' success as much as my …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… connecting campus and city Submitted by Erin Flynn on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to Kalamazoo's business and … for their first ride on the shuttle. Currently, more than 100 LBS students travel downtown for immersive training …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign

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… ‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way … giving and community impact. With the theme “United is the Way,” this year’s effort celebrates the strength of … that when we invest in strong foundations, we make life better for everyone,” ’ says Dr. Laura Dinehart , dean of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/wmu-united-way-2025-campaign-launch

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… Reminders and Updates Memo Submitted by Kelly Schultz on This memorandum is to remind all faculty and staff who conduct youth … background check upon rehire, even if it has been less than three years since their initial background check. …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo