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WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… Diversity Awards: a Trailblazers for Diversity Award and a Rising Star in Diversity Award. Also at that event, Extended … and inclusion for 20 years. Starting with a W.K.  Kellogg Foundation grant in 1995 focused on bringing women and … of other model policies and actively participated in what was essentially taken up by senior leadership for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… and academic study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, … Hispanic culture and improve their language skills.  “What we do is provide the means for students to find their … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a WMU undergraduate film major, travelled to France this month for an internship at Cannes Film Festival. He will document his journey on Instagram @wmustudyabroad. He is reminded of … and communication while also completing an internship at what has become one of the most recognized film events in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… law and a plethora of experiences that helped reshape his career aspirations. Roosien chose Western, in part, to … here out of a desire to join the Skydive Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger," Roosien says.  "This challenge was my first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized orthopedic care and … problems. The 1937 Wedge Turning Frame invention was the basis for Dr. Stryker’s masterpiece the Circ-O-Lectric Bed, … and more effective. During the 1950s, Dr. Stryker worked on what was arguably his most famous invention—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… healthy lifestyles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Derek Fischer is excited to start his career as an outpatient dietician at … I didn't really try too hard, and I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do after," he says.  Lacking career …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

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… recipient at Bronco football game Submitted by Paula M. Davis on President Donald Trump drapes McCloughan with the … Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart). Kalamazoo, Mich.—For his life-saving acts of bravery as a U.S. Army medic during … (who was) involved in it. I hope that I can live up to what this medal represents." Learn more about McCloughan's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has elevated her career, becoming the … Airport (HUF)! In golf, the best advice for putting is "never up, never in" -- meaning you have to putt the ball … Michigan, one of the planet's Garden of Eden attractions.  "What a great opportunity to learn and grow," she says.  "I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential … Detroit that are hiring in digital marketing, media, advertising, customer experience and analytics. As one of the few … Sept. 24, 5 to 6 p.m.  in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall Learn what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve your …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open … and remix. Although all three authors have previously published books through traditional publishers, these titles are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382