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New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican … patterns of decision‑making in both urban and rural settings.   After they return to campus, students will …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Celebrating collaboration and identity with WMU Theatre's Kinky Boots

Theatre

… and blocking. Just four weeks into the process Berkow was impressed: “The leads are nailing it; they’re so in it!” … is meticulous about his preparation. From the moment Reed wakes up in the morning, he prepares for his performance at … technique) exercises to ground himself; comprehensive vocal warmups that address every part of his register; and …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2026/10/kinky-boots

WMU food marketing students get cutting-edge AI industry tool through six-figure gift

Haworth College of Business

… and Western’s food marketing program, led by Dr. Russell Zwanka , will be the first academic program in the nation to … between Intent Ai co-founder and CEO Dr. Brian Harris and Zwanka. Complementary to the partnership, Intent Ai and WMU … agentic AI. The training and certification program is set to begin in fall 2026 at WMU’s Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/07/food-marketing-ai-tool

Brewing up global business

Haworth College of Business

… from Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bopanna was looking for a way to propel his dreams forward and decided to enroll in … to graduate this upcoming fall, Bopanna has his sights set on his career and the future of his business. “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/mba-dhyan-bopanna

WMU launches fully online option for Higher Education and Student Affairs master's program

College of Education and Human Development

… that prepare them to work across diverse higher education settings. The new online option builds on the College of … Programs. With both in-person and fully online pathways, HESA students can choose the format that best fits …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/hesa-masters-online-cohort

International social work exchange brings global perspectives to WMU students

College of Health and Human Services

… and insights into social work practice abroad. The visit was coordinated by Christopher Hodshire, senior professional … experience with social services in different European settings. For more than three years, Joerger worked for the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/10/international-social-work-exchange-brings-global-perspectives-wmu-students

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism in 2022, and he was selected for the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Three Midwest Poets Laureate Share WMU Beginnings

College of Arts and Sciences

… to act as a literary ambassador, promoting access to and awareness of poetry as an art form with residents across … Mark Turcotte (Turtle Mountain Band of Anishinaabe) was named poet laureate of Illinois in 2025 and was the very … laureate for 32 years until her death in 2000.  “Gwendolyn set a precedent that is hard to live up to and to be …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-poets-laureate

Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November

News

… Refreshments will be provided. Living traditionally in a modern world "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native Americans of West Michigan adjusting to … Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, participants will experience traditional Native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Geography and Sustainability, as recipients of this year’s awards.      Global Art Wilson will use the funds to travel … . He plans to create a series of digital collage works set in the urban and industrial settings of Taipei and … study, and because it exhibits a great number of hypermodern environments.”     Book Translation   Dr. Shu Yang’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards