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Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… degree at Yonsei University in South Korea and hopes to work in finance in the United States. He is also blind.   He … another culture.   “CELCIS faculty also became skilled at working with students who were blind. The program continues … both domestic and international, discussing pop culture and social media across cultures.   Kim attends Soongsil …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development

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… WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, … workforce development. "Shared efforts in counseling and social work make this initiative powerful and allow us to … Western students in clinical mental health counseling and social work internships. "We are all excited to continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… fundamental sciences, applied sciences, economics and social sciences, and arts and literature. The fifth field, … hydrological systems in climate-affected environments. His work employs advanced technologies to study hydrological … applying both computational and field methods. His work continues to inspire and influence the next generation …

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

Saudi student follows a family tradition of becoming a Bronco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Ahmed Alashi who graduated with a BA in Anthropology and Social Science in 1983, and his mom, Shadya Ahmed Yeslam, … with speaking. I remember they gave us quite a bit of homework, which helps students adapt to the pressure of studying …

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

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… College of Arts and Sciences— Topics in Global Studies: Social & Economic Issues in the Dominican Republic. College … age. Creating new study abroad programs is one way that WMU works toward its commitment to Generation Study Abroad, the … will further internationalize our campus."  Program Details Social & Economic Issues in the Dominican Republic  This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and leadership experiences to real world applications and social opportunities, Jacobo has done it all—and he’s only … is like to be an international student: many companies that work with mechanical and aerospace don’t accept … students,” says Jacobo. “The market is competitive, and work permits seemed very complicated at that time. Even for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… that positively affect society through environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions with their Impact … for these efforts is rewarding and helps solidify why we work hand in hand with the industry to grow our future … which offers students professional development and social connections, and multiple internship opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation

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… Tripplett and Dr. Dee Ann Sherwood , both of the School of Social Work. The Innovative Teaching Award is presented to … in the College of Health and Human Services’ School of Social Work. In her role as program coordinator, Tripplett …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Friday, Feb. 2 … public. Monday, Feb. 5 "China in the World: Conundrums of a Socialist Market Economy" talk —noon to 1 p.m. in the  … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "China in the …

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

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org . Annual ice cream social The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 , at 333 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052