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

College of Education and Human Development

… Dillard conducted more than 400 one-on-one sessions and supported more than 200 students in completing college … shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic goal-setting and meeting students where they are. I focused … learn.” “WMU really gave me the space to even think about going back for my master’s again—and that’s huge,” says …

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

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 time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to … 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

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good.”  Very often, we have the best of intentions; going … was on running routes, catching passes, and keeping up in his biology major.  “My first year at WMU was spent …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… Mich. “To pinpoint just one memory feels impossible, but what stuck with me most was how incredibly kind and … site for more information on that trip and other upcoming study abroad experiences.  Guided by local hosts, … and communication.  “Every student at WMU should take the time to explore the variety of study abroad options that are …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… runs on jet fuel, most know the management of assets is what keeps the birds in the sky. Think about the old joke, … some students, whose interest in certain things wane over time (think dinosaurs!), Warner’s curiosity with … demand perfection, and we deliver it. However, this does occasionally cause a ‘heavy’ amount of pressure. Topped …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. … and excellence. “Dr. Carter’s work reflects the heart of what we value at Western Michigan University: leadership … Midwinter Conference in Kalamazoo in January 2026 and will go on to represent Michigan as a finalist for the National …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… work in an industry that is always changing, but is never going out of style,” says Western Michigan University senior … was responsible for multiple different projects during my time at Acosta. I got to work with the business insights … peers. “Never be the first person to tell yourself no. What I mean by that is to try everything, get involved and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

News

… exempt from the program. The temperature in spaces will not go outside of the range of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode.    Employees are reminded to shut off …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

Students invited into huddle to design state-of-the-art athletic performance center

News

… calls a “once-in-100-year opportunity.” “During my time as president of the Lawson Lunatics, I got to watch my … University cares. I know a lot of universities out there do what they want, and they don’t ask students. Western Michigan does.” Watch the Lawson Lunatics arrived in style to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/kalamazoo-event-center-athletic-performance-center-groundbreaking-event

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

…   Dr. Marcel Zondag Holiday shopping and supply chains: What to expect Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of … U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time, increasing by about 3.7% to 4.2% over last year, … deal in early November that reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods by 10 percentage points and postponed additional …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025