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WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

News

… WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize … and cultural festival.     “WMU-Grand Rapids is thrilled to engage in these events that bring Western students, … the kind of ripple effects that stay with you—challenging how we see identity, memory and what it means to be human in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Fin Burns . From weekend plans around Kalamazoo, to future goals at the University, McElroy and Burns were … at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization (RSO) and nonprofit Western … interests with people at WMU.   “Another thing I love is how passionate others are in the club,” says Bayer. “We love …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… 10 ways to use the Libraries in your course Submitted by Angela … learning outcomes for your class. You can also request a visit to our Zhang Legacy Collections Center  to give your … notes on a lightboard while facing the viewer. Discover how this technology can improve student engagement and …

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

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg … U.S. back to manned flight is definitely a high point thus far.” And this is only the beginning. “I really want to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… Beyond . Several events are scheduled from November 18-22 to celebrate global diversity and promote cross-cultural … accounts of international students hailing from Angola, Pakistan and Portugal.   Engineers Without Borders: Local and … to the village for generations to come. Join us to hear how WMU students are transcending oceans to make the world a …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… best chance of completing her life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. … don’t know of anyone who has been challenged with the plant going through the top of the greenhouse at this northern … extends another 6 feet above the roof.  Until Alice starts showing panicles, or flower branches, it’s hard to predict …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Tuesday, Feb. 4 , bringing together hundreds of employers poised to hire top talent for full-time, part-time, co-op and … of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual Spring Career Fair in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… always enjoyed working with people and so much of business is rooted in relationships, communication and using your strengths to create a healthy, productive environment,” says MBA … out as someone who has had a significant influence on how I hope to think, communicate and lead after earning my …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

When data—not cars­—drives the new American city

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the increase in e-scooters and e-bikes to commuter updates going directly to your smartphone, a quiet revolution is occurring across the United States in an effort to craft … in traffic safety, Kwigzile’s recent research examines how crowd-sourcing data can be used to both understand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

News

… mental health advocacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cass Davis helped create a space where students can be authentically … to Davis to become a mental health peer educator. "I was going through a really rough time transitioning into … was a big deal for me because I was always trying to find how I could help people … and being a mental health peer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821