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St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

News

… funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. 2012 WMU Polar Plunge 10 a.m. - Registration 11:15 a.m. - Parade … 12:15 p.m. - Award ceremony 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Last year's WMU Polar Plunge raised $16,000 for Special Olympics. This … disabilities. This will be the fifth Polar Plunge held at WMU. Members of the University and Kalamazoo communities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up

Haworth College of Business

… as I enter my career.” When reflecting on his time at WMU Haworth, Harris recognizes the community and network … came along with it. I recommend that anyone starting out at WMU Haworth join a student organization not only to get to … difference.” After graduation, Harris plans to return to WMU Haworth to receive his Master of Science in Accountancy. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/trevon-harris-accountancy-internship

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process.  Q: What are the connections you hope to make with WMU engineering and applied sciences students? A: I look … in Kalamazoo. Q; What skills does Tesla recognize among WMU engineering and applied sciences students that led to … and mechanical engineering plus supply chain. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a textbook. Kollock (far right) at a casual dinner for WMU Fulbright guests Another difference Kollock experienced and enjoyed at WMU was the opportunity to make friends with students from a … Universität Berlin. “In my first topology math class at WMU we used a textbook. I liked that if I missed something …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Student takes first steps toward his future by studying at CELCIS

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… earn a graduate degree, and to become involved in the WMU campus community. As a native French speaker, Nzita … English Language and Culture for International Students—at WMU in January 2016, and he said his English skills have … means Nzita has four years of schooling ahead of him at WMU; he is motivated and eager to learn as much as possible …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/nzita-spotlight

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… approaches, she reflects on what made her experience at WMU unique.    “I would say the best experiences have been … out to them and explain the situation.”        For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.    …

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

Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for the Urban Teacher Residency … of the program at AACTE’s annual conference. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan beaches close to Kalamazoo. By Jerry Malec Qi with WMU President John Dunn. And, it’s a good thing she held … to pursue my dream of studying abroad.” Qi learned about WMU from a friend who worked at a recruiting agency in China … She then did more online research to learn more about WMU, Kalamazoo, and Michigan, and she decided that the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

Malaysia doctoral research associate finds community on campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… research he has conducted for the Confucius Institute at WMU Maran Subramain, from Kulim, Malaysia, is a doctoral … recipient of funding from the Malaysian government and the WMU Presidential Scholarship, Maran was advised by some of … Subramain at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. WMU has helped me intensify the knowledge I already have in …

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

Challenge accepted: Accountancy student steps outside her comfort zone

Haworth College of Business

… and personal relationships. Having transferred to WMU after completing an early college program at Mott … Nanni was unsure of what her path would look like. However, WMU Haworth welcomed her with faculty and peer connections. “When I first transferred to Western, WMU Haworth set me up for success in so many ways. Through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/accountancy-tayler-nanni-0