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Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

International Student and Scholar Services

… additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study … programs. The high quality of their language training was internationally recognized in September when CELCIS was … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … Admission is $10; open to the public. "Signposts Along the way: The Hatred that led to the Holocaust and its Current … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

News

… by Erin Flynn on WMU football players run drills at Warren Dunes. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sprints instead of selfies. … the field and in the classroom. As their seasons get underway, a few seasoned student-athletes are giving a glimpse … also find time to give back through camps or other service opportunities. "We definitely want to reach out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world.  Mark … to come.  “I loved the philosophy department while I was at Western and got a lot out of it,” says Rochon. … Law School and then began working in Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C. After seven years, he decided to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

News

… Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … is set for Saturday, March 30 . Elva Treviño Hart, an award-winning author, will give the keynote address during … Hispanic community. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Lissette Mira-Amaya , an El Concilio board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to … "good, solid concepts that will improve campus life and service to our students, and simply need to be implemented." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … and resilience, and the people who became family along the way." On a mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted … organizations on campus while also engaging in community service.  "I did a lot of meaningful work," she says. "Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or Michelle … or (269) 387–2332. One Stop Center A temporary service center will be open at the beginning of the fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… provider of engineering and environmental consulting services. Through their work, Brandner, Mullinix and Sheldon … gas midstream.   Sheldon : When I started at Barr, I was one of the younger team members and really tried to … 2017, I have been building and leading several of our groundwater investigations and hydrogeological studies in support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706