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Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… University on July 31. With over 35 years of service to the University Libraries,  Jean Douglas , manager, User … her career, Douglas has worked on numerous projects and committees, including hiring searches, student training, ILS … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.  …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

New report reveals WMU faculty, researcher perspectives on open access publishing

University Libraries

… access publishing. The survey received 192 responses from October through December 2024. The final report provides … perceptions of open access publishing across the University community.  Open access is the “free, immediate online availability of research articles” and the right to

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/open-access-report

High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course

Haworth College of Business

… foundational class WMU first-year students take, adapted to fit a different schedule while maintaining college-level … how to use Microsoft Excel, how to keep track of income and expenses and how to give an effective presentation. … . For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/van-buren-tech-dual-enrollment-wmu-haworth

Western students go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… Western students go 'All In' with short story contest Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … The annual contest is organized by Short Edition, the company that developed short story dispensers—including the … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.  Contact: Grace Florinchi February 26, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-short-story-contest

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Nicole Blankenship in Floyd Hall, home to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. … for General Motors at some point in her career as well as a company that has ties to Germany so that she may put her … an intern for a small start-up in 2024, Canine Innovation, where she developed an electronics hub for the company’s …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

Malaysia doctoral research associate finds community on campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Malaysia doctoral research associate finds community on campus Submitted … intern in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, where he now serves as a research associate and as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/maran-subramain-spotlight

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… on his resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at … receive his bachelor’s degree, Mehran (Zabi) Najafi has overcome a lot over the past 10 years.   Najafi visited New York …   “WMU gave me a home when I needed it most. It’s the place where I grew from a student trying to find his footing into

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… Launches for Students on Feb. 24 Submitted by Gary Barton on The traditional, lengthy training format is gone. … ways to stay secure both at work and at home. — ninjio.com Cyberattacks don’t just target companies—they target people. Students are increasingly in …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU Submitted by Anonymous … global and international studies and Spanish, worked hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in not one, … Olive Ridley Sea Turtles during the Arribada (arrival), where thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4

News

… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4 Submitted by … wishing to address the board during the meeting’s public comment sections must email   Dr. Kahler Schuemann   by 5 … link. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/wmu-board-meets-dec-4-2025