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Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO, … more than 275 new international students to campus this fall. The new class joins a robust international … students posed by a photo wall with signs and flags showing their home countries. There are students from 95 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

News

… in America Blue Cloud Gala 2025 at The Pierre Hotel on October 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sean … University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang , … and a few hundred dollars, but we carried something far more valuable: our values—education, perseverance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network … (LEO). "It's a powerful endorsement of the University's ongoing efforts to provide educational access to every PK-12 …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a WMU undergraduate film major, travelled to France this month for an internship at Cannes Film Festival. He will … usually do,” Longo says.  " The Cannes Film Festival shows films from across the world that are on the cutting … for her passport so she can come to France.  “This is going to happen,” says Knowles. “This is a huge, monumental …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success Submitted by Chris Hybels on Arianna Esparra, a family and consumer sciences … Hall at Western Michigan University, Western Outfitters is transforming the way students prepare for success. More …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/western-outfitters-fashion-clothing-career-internship-campus-free-resource

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… test vehicle. Nick Goberville stands next to the vehicle he is using to collect data. Courtesy: Paige Novak/Paige Novak … to develop basic software that informs technology on how to drive in bad weather. They’ll collect data from a … conditions haven't been a major focus of researchers so far. "There are so many things to do for automating aspects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, … demand for more lower body-focused equipment.   “It’s going to be really great for our students to be able to have … plate-loaded and pin-select, but many students have learned how to work out with less equipment,” Voss explains. “We’re …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… healthy lifestyles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Derek Fischer is excited to start his career as an outpatient … and climate," he says. "People don't really know how related diet and our food system is to climate change." … that were locally grown. "We took some bok choy from a farm in Battle Creek (Michigan) and made a vegetable stir …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Banderas and Anaya star in 'The Skin I Live In' at Little Theatre

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… Little Theatre Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Antonio Banderas stars in "The Skin I Live In." … in the Little Theatre at Western Michigan University. Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. After his wife is burned in a car crash, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/128

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has elevated her career, becoming the … folks in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give … experience at the Traverse City Airport (TVC) That's how she crossed paths with Dan Sal, chief operating officer …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson