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Kalamazoo Math Carnival ignites local students’ curiosity about math

College of Arts and Sciences

… their families to Sangren Hall to enjoy 30 creative math-themed activities designed for learners of all levels. … it’s a place where people can find what they gravitate toward and really sink into them, but it’s also okay for them … and curious,” Levin says. “That is one of the things that I want my future teachers to take with them into the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/10/math-carnival-0

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business has found a way to see beyond the numbers and connect with students in a meaningful way. Brittani Shantel Jackson , assistant … her lessons. “One of my students wanted to be a pilot for Delta Airlines, so when discussing certain accounting …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… and myself.  He loved with a passion...people, all things mechanical, and life itself. My brother shared with me, ‘The … Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ That was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver’s seat for career opportunities

News

… electric vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the checkered flag waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his foot on the accelerator.  A summer 2024 graduate of Western Michigan University's … back. Gould, who grew up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru   Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was an amazing city to travel to for study abroad. Cusco is … not everything is as efficient as it is in the U.S. Some could see that as a bad thing. I saw it as a way to slow … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… of Western Michigan University's child and family development program and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), … Nuevo Horizonte. However, Zuniga's first experience was as a volunteer in their after-school program with her sorority, Kappa Delta Chi.  "I volunteered to tutor fourth graders and I …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Finding connections for success

Cybersecurity

… Finding connections for success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ridha Chehime ’s unique background led him to Western, where the … member of the Lee Honors College and the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society. Finding faculty mentors has helped …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/03/cybersecurity-ridha-chehime

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience … says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … of communication at WMU, has led WMU Study Abroad trips for nearly a decade. “Culture impacts every aspect of life,” he …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth Submitted by Elizabeth … and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly 180 students were recognized for earning a new GEP …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies