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Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… language studies platform in 2025 Submitted by Maddie Christians on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for … Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant. This year, awards will support three innovative projects: a … to Stulberg," an online livestream that reached more than 120,000 viewers worldwide.   “This moment in Stulberg’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… in 1965, when founding chair Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz established the program and launched its first undergraduate major … that support travel and field courses, as many students struggle to afford the extra costs of meals, gear and … of its 60th anniversary.   “The Department has been more than just an academic experience since its founding - we are …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Accountancy student Orion Rahjes is leaving their mark at Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… leader for those that need it. — Ricardo Campos, CIS Student and Help Desk Student Lead Meet Ricardo Campos, a … as a major influence: "He always told us to study and do better than he did. That's what drives me." Looking Ahead Ricardo's …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

Medieval historian wins WMU’s 2024 Gründler Book Prize

News

… Medieval historian wins WMU’s 2024 Gründler Book Prize Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Jonathan R. Lyon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A historian of medieval … according to the prize committee, allows Lyon “to show why protection and justice in many locales remained outside …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75413

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth …   At 20 years old, Sun had left Malaysia to pursue better educational opportunities, transferring from … minority wherever I go, but I feel less of a minority here than I am in Malaysia,” Sun says.   As he navigated …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of … he makes the subject material enjoyable -- and much more than just math.  Because the aviation college is part of a … his mechanical muscles getting a car that has seen better days back up to speed.  "It's been an absolute blast …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?' Submitted by Sandra Borden on … Center for the Study of Ethics in Society . “Now more than ever, people are asking themselves the deepest of … study of ethics to reflect on ways in which we can become better people and develop better communities by living lives …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

News

… Financial Services of Portage, Michigan. The gift establishes a new center focusing on personal finance. The Sanford … says Sanford. "The statistics prove this theory, as less than one-third of the population is financially prepared for … opportunities for our personal financial planning majors." Why a center dedicated to financial wellness? Most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … where I learn the best.  I am able to understand a system better when I'm able to see how it all goes together."   But why aviation, and not becoming a Ms . Goodwrench in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd