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Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… attacked my village in southern Sudan. I awoke to the sound of automatic weapon fire blasting through my small hut. … This horrific attack on my village resulted in the death of my ten sisters and my father.”   Since the start of the … had attended WMU and transferred to Western to complete a bachelor’s degree. Akol is now working on a master’s degree …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on University Libraries has a variety of services, resources and tools that can help you prepare … for the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a library instruction session for your …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Western Michigan University students during the spring of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Avery Mandigo Undergraduate, Graphic Design "Portraits of NYC Graphic Design" Digital illustration This piece was …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

News

… University football team and dive into the excitement of homecoming and Family Weekend, happening  Friday through … and build camaraderie and Bronco pride. Students kick off the excitement with  Spirit Week  Oct. 21-25 , which … and inspiring the Bronco community. College of Art and Sciences will honor alumni on  Oct. 25 in Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024

Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

News

… veterans. KALAMAZOO--Runners, walkers and spectators of every age are invited to take part in Western Michigan … Building on Cass Street. Cass is adjacent to Wheaton Avenue off Oakland Drive. Signs and volunteers will direct … and mentally," says Col. Zoltan Krompecher, a military science instructor at WMU. "The Wounded Warrior Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/214

Graduate student projects highlight engineering successes

News

… at Western Michigan University will unveil imaginative and often highly technical projects from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. … will showcase and demonstrate their projects at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11676

Bischof and Byrd-Jacobs to present in quest for honors college deanship

News

… Bischof and Byrd-Jacobs to present in quest for honors college … and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, will present at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, also in … and counseling psychology students. Bischof eared a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Bethany College, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36001

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

News

… South Korea. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jessica Clark moved outside of and across the country to pursue her and her husband’s … helped her navigate the next chapter in her life—earning a bachelor’s degree. The campus and Kalamazoo communities will … courses in Arizona and Texas with a goal of earning her bachelor’s degree in a field where she would be working with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A week ahead of Election Day, WeVote is making one last push to get … heard by voting. The lieutenant governor will kick things off with an introduction, followed by a discussion among … the process. Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and member of the WeVote executive committee, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

News

… about a growing climate crisis. "Recent reports reveal the science is happening faster than we think. We are already seeing effects of climate change," says Dr. Denise Keele , associate professor of political science as well as environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956