Search

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… play alongside Samburu children and their livestock. What began as research has expanded into a lifelong bond, … community she’s found throughout her career.  “I’ve been going to Samburu since I was 28 — I'm 60,” Straight says. “I … Samburu had seen less widespread Christian influence at the time of Straight’s work. What started as a change in plans …

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

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… prepare for the demands of his chosen field. He works part-time as a WMU computer technician and participates in two … I like digging through data to figure out who did what and how. I’m also interested in how AI is changing how … has been super supportive, and has always been someone I’ve gone to, for asking advice about anything, even outside of …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… students practice skills they learned in class in real time. Heidi Weiss, B.F.A.'04, M.F.A.'09, right, talks with … says Zenz.  The experience has given students a glimpse at what professional success could look like. "As someone who … them paint a better foundation for their future. "Heidi does an excellent job meeting students where they're at and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… , she has the tools she needs to chart her own course in whatever path she chooses. "I'm a very hands-on learner, so … at Western has been really great," says Osolu. "The first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to … want to get into the plane and fly. I want to know what's going on behind the scenes." Of course, there was a learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

News

… is everything for  Jeffery Crouch . "I am a blind, full-time single father to an awesome daughter," he says proudly. … my daughter that despite her father being blind, you can do whatever you put your mind to," he says. And he's not done … off," he says. "And honestly, I didn't really have plans to go back to school, but I had a friend who really pushed me." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

News

… by the music department. It’s a place to come and enjoy a good meal and also enjoy some entertainment from time to time," he says.   Learn more about the restaurant, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/hou-jia-kitchen-bar-taiwanese-restaurant-student-center

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… isn’t just about the accolades but is a proving ground for what they’ve learned as students both on the ice and in the … a goalie and pre-business major. “Whether it’s managing my time effectively, understanding team dynamics or preparing … excels just as much in the classroom as he does on the ice. Despite the intense travel demands of WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… that Nkya was inspired to replicate.   “When he said goodbye, I was like, ‘I want to be like him. One day I will … I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’”   At that time, the per capita gross domestic product in Tanzania, … to do, he says. “I know I’m a good leader—that is what I’m taking from Western. The work I did here really …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to be a professor of marketing for … such as lectures, arts performances and athletics. Q: What does it mean to you to receive WMU’s 2022 Distinguished … advice, or upcoming plans, Dr. Veeck consistently took time out of her day to talk with students and invest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

News

… Building for Enduring Impact An Immersive Audio Lab for Multimedia Arts Technology Students Paid Internships for Future … fields of study and empowering them to pursue their career goals," Cheatham says. Western’s latest Career Outcomes … responsibilities. "This idea of water spiders also captures what we are doing with our evolving curriculum that requires …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement