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Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Invitations to compete were based on a combination of high grade point averages and ACT scores, and were extended to … the oldest honors programs in the nation, enhances the undergraduate learning experience by providing such benefits as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7662

Sales program among the best in the nation

News

… in the nation and has awarded three WMU students national scholarships. The Sales Education Foundation annually ranks … and employment opportunities for students to continually upgrade and improve the program. "We are proud of the quality … says Eckert, "and by the employability of our job-ready graduates and their professional accomplishments." Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1126

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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Scholarships available for short-term study abroad Submitted … awards of up to $1,500. In addition, those with a 3.0 grade point average also may apply for merit-based awards … run from two to eight weeks, offer varying levels of undergraduate and graduate academic credit, and are eligible for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… found himself right where he wanted to be. As a high school graduate, he enrolled at Flint Junior College to pursue a … Grandpa, Grandma, Nancy, Aimee, and Jennifer during Tim Graduating in 1973, Lechota looked at his options. “At the … courses. Tim was also the recipient of the Herm Linder Scholarship while a student in 2005. Traditions can help to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Why I Give: The Arnson Family

W Magazine

… and proud Bronco alumna, Fritzie, with news of a named scholarship this past June. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Giving back has … especially since she was able to get a job right after graduation in the field she studied.” Matriarch Frieda … of his education. Earning a two-year ROTC scholarship, he graduated with a business degree in data …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family

Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… transferred to WMU in 2018 when he received the Haenicke Scholarship.    “From a young age, I knew I wanted to become … since beginning his studies at WMU. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2022, during which he completed an … working at Pfizer as a Vaccine Engineering Technician after graduating, where he gained valuable exposure to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/yomi-nathan-mechanical-engineering

Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… from significant financial support through the Heyl Scholarship and the Kalamazoo Promise. The Heyl … study abroad expenses for eligible Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates pursuing nursing at WMU or STEM fields at … College. With her education fully funded, Abigail will graduate debt-free, a privilege she says has allowed her to …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/abigail

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… workplace setting, as she hopes to move to Mexico after graduation, and took the service learning course last … how they may want to use their Spanish education after graduation. Naomi Washington , B.A.‘25, volunteered with El … to participate in the research, innovation and creative scholarship week — as this year’s theme is community …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International Bazaar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… that we have here at Western,” says Nayab Tufail , a undergraduate engineering major from Pakistan and president of … months preparing for the Bazaar, says Tufail, who will graduate this year. The event is a campus-wide effort … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/international-bazaar-2026

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… communication. President Kavalhuna speaks with Dan Grady, co-trustee of The Stan Lucas Trust. President Kavalhuna thanks Dan Grady for his story, connection and direction of the … courses. A talented football player and coach, he earned a scholarship for athletics. During his senior year, the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust