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Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars … a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can … counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Connections optimize goals and skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Connections optimize goals and skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   Aya Zahreddine (left) is president of the … Acar of Zahreddine’s work. “With her problem-solving mindset and commitment to research, I have no doubt that Aya … projects and makes them better rather than being on the design team,” says Zahreddine. “I want to be a system …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/connecting-goals-skills-zahreddin

WMU marks its place in international education

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s robust internationalization efforts will be on display throughout the United States in 2025, with students … students at partner institutions in China and Taiwan. It hosts over 80 study abroad programs in 30 countries … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/03/2025-international-education-conferences

WMU Haworth faculty adopt Open Educational Resources to save students money

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once upon a time, it was a rite of passage for college students to shell out … to learn.” Students also appreciate the convenience of digital resources. “ There’s no longer a need to carry … a creation grant, which allows her to start fresh in designing OER materials to use in her class. Her strong …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/03/wmu-haworth-faculty-oer

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman … Student Case Competition, held Feb. 23 to 25 in San Diego, California. The business case for the competition … of the strategies used in real life. This is what set us up for success in the competition,” she says. RISING …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they … of Congo and Rwanda attend the pilot program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Campus leader, future lawyer: Political science student builds case for success

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… degree in political science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was little,  Asa Hollingsworth has been fascinated by … Department of Attorney General the next summer. So it set off a chain reaction of meeting people and networking." That chain reaction led to a dizzying amount of developmental opportunities: As a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-political-science-asa-hollingsworth

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… work both in the Cold Case Program offices and up to an additional four hours a week at an MSP post or facility.    Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State … law enforcement agencies." Broncos acquire a diverse skill set, including file organization, collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

W Magazine

… Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay Submitted by Erin Flynn on … she says. But this dream scenario is no surprise; exceeding expectations and breaking barriers is in her DNA. "I … run at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Having her as part of this journey just brings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … than a decade ago—a college dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was … how these people get certified, what type of standards we set and be a symbol of the actual population they're working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537