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Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Culture for International Students—Neamah said that his work here is easy compared to the life he knew in Iraq … studies at WMU. If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback service to Iraq will be reduced to one year, … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight

WMU alumna Anika Johnson threads sustainability into Kalamazoo with secondhand boutiques

College of Education and Human Development

… living and a casual lifestyle. The business started as a vendor for Vintage in the Zoo, an outdoor secondhand market in … been invited to host events, learn about business and network. Their latest collaboration, Style Wars, gave WMU … that WMU's fashion program has, Johnson learned how wasteful the fashion industry can be. It was during her …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/02/anika-johnson

“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… angles. She’s put these skills into practice with her work at  Bronconess Wine , a student-run company at WMU. … “I loved learning about different backgrounds and seeing how culture shapes the way people live and do business. Living somewhere completely new made me grow in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess

Building a future defined by connection and purpose

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities available in any industry you can dream about working in,” says senior Western Michigan University … for me. People will stop me in the hallways to ask how I’m doing or to see how my day is going—sometimes we need those …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… career-focused experiences and widening his professional network. Wright’s passions are coming to fruition through his … with data for my profession as I find it fascinating how certain companies within the same industry can use data … so it’s very exciting to learn about this through actually doing it in my professional field.” These insights were put …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a hospital complex and wonder who the pilot is?   … program to train professional pilots, Vanderberg sampled work in the air at a grass-strip airport near Napoleon, … machines of the sky through magazine subscriptions and air shows.  I think my path was decided when he took the family …

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

Manchester native finds home on WMU pitch

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in stadiums and on fields that are not even as big as Waldo Stadium. I am grateful for this opportunity to play at … forward to traveling more outside of Michigan while I’m working on my degree. Last summer I was able to visit … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/nicole-hatcliffe-spotlight

Ali Neamah, from Iraq, Thrives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Culture for International Students—Neamah said that his work here is easy compared to the life he knew in Iraq … studies at WMU. If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback service to Iraq will be reduced to one year, … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/09/ali-neamah

Landon Wiedenhoeft serves up success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Landon Wiedenhoeft serves up success at WMU Haworth Submitted … right flavor to the Haworth College of Business through his work in student organizations and professional … and the Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show. I have cherished every moment and conference with the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/food-marketing-landon-wiedenhoeft

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… opportunity, and a passion for technology. Anthony Smith works as an IT specialist at WMU's Technology Help Desk. He assists students, faculty, and staff with account and network issues while mentoring student technicians to ensure a … and cases from WMU users, troubleshooting account and network issues, and mentoring student technicians. A Day in the …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight