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Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… by Erin Flynn on Noah Braasch, a 2023 Presidential Scholar, is graduating from Western with bachelor’s degrees in both … engineering and Japanese. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Standing high atop the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on … beginning when I arrived at Western, I was thinking about how I could set myself apart in the language department to

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for … has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, “I have a B.B.A. in … want to make sure they know I’m always there for them.” As far as how to handle the difficult issue of fitting the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… future Dunbar Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wave of excitement is building at Western Michigan University as the highly … honoring a legacy The significance of Dunbar Hall extends far beyond the physical space.  Dunbar appeared daily on … of Kalamazoo's history. His book "Kalamazoo and How It Grew," initially published in 1959 and later revised …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… in the big leagues Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alex Wojdylak is headed for a full time job at FOX Sports after earning … take the next step in his career, Wojdylak is reflecting on how far he's come at Western both personally and professionally. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s … enrolled in Western's aviation program in 2008, learning how to fly -- and when not to fly -- in Michigan's both … education -- and its two-way version, meaning Americans going overseas to learn and folks like Woo coming to the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based … independently. And just teaching by lecturing is not going to help students in a dynamic, changing world," says  … of medical care. He plans to have students think about how lifestyle choices affect their well-being, and then take …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect … rock bottom, being in that factory and not seeing myself going anywhere … knowing I wasn't living up to my … my curiosity and passion in holistic health." " Dr. John Howie helped me get through some things with meditation. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—According to many media outlets, retailers are hoping inflation … when it comes to the holiday season. Whether that happens is largely a factor of what you are purchasing and your age. … saying they intend to buy larger-ticket items this year. However, as a group, Gen Z still plans to spend more on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… inside and out Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adaora Osolu is ready for her career to take off after majoring in … the unexplored—whether it's the wilderness, the sky or the far reaches of space. Now approaching graduation from … it even more," she says. "I really enjoyed learning about how the plane works. I'm a very curious person by nature, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu