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Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan University students who study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their … Western for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is 16% higher than the retention rate for students who did not study … practices and habits, Parrott says. It allowed him to better empathize with other cultures. It built his

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence Submitted by Janine … my experience to a professional setting. Last year, Madison Petroff and I placed third internationally in the Event … Competition and had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco.” LaForce built up his experience for this success …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Avoid online scams and identity theft

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… theft Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Exercise caution with online interactions. KALAMAZOO— October is … service asking about the email request. It's always better to be safe than sorry." Kroes offers the following … you act. Don't automatically click on links. Think about why you are sharing information online. Is it going to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1847

Got lag? Doctoral student’s research connects gaming performance to exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… student’s research connects gaming performance to exercise science Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lilin Lan, a … his research study. He says this duration is more palatable than other types of workouts for gamers and triggers the secretion of hormones such as dopamine and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/esports-exercise-science-lilian-lan-performance-competition

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… Grand Rapids internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the … him to expand his expertise into the mechanical realm and better fortify his engineering foundation.   “Here I have … see the big picture , and it’s a little difficult to know why you’re learning what you’re learning. But I feel like …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in remote sensing, water resources 

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… WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in … Upper Peninsula. His research has been supported by more than $8.16 million in external funding from top agencies … Sultan’s innovative work has provided critical tools to better understand and manage water supplies across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-faculty-scholar-2025-mohamed-sultan

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian Fraze on While I waited for … treatment trial that took its toll on everyone, and thankfully, saved her life.    Dean Lillian Smith and her … like in this article and interview .   I don’t know why my sister and I both got breast cancer. To help others …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “I’m excited to work in an industry that is always changing, but is never going out of style,” says … data and create PowerPoints for the business managers to better communicate data to their clients. I also worked with … team to make content for the Meijer website. My biggest project was with the sales team where I had the …

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

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… the global perspectives on WMU’s campus as you hear firsthand accounts of international students hailing from Angola, Pakistan and Portugal.   Engineers Without Borders: Local and … WMU students are transcending oceans to make the world a better place. Tips from International Professionals on …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… and Retired Air Force Officer Tracy Smiedendorf during his WMU Commencement in 1983 During a 27-year career in the …  "Tom was a great flight instructor who made you a better pilot and a better person," he says.   Smiedendorf … not stay assigned to a particular type of aircraft.  That's why Western's program is so exceptional with its great …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf