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Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

News

… senior class of 4,272 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can … promise. The 2025 Presidential Scholars Convocation, which was by invitation only, featured a keynote address by  … in pursuit of academic excellence. These scholars have set high standards for themselves, and their hard work has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration

Spring 2026 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda . Jadyn Carl Pittman … Olivia Converse Undergraduate student, Graphic Design "Color Made Your Knowledge" Printed poster "Color … from the GradCafe website and turned them into a data set. For each applicant we recorded grades (GPA), GRE …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/student-exhibit-spring-2026

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… the commencement stage and chart a new adventure as a medical surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.   Cochran was awarded the Medallion Scholarship, WMU’s most … permission to acknowledge,” Cochran says. “But I knew I was setting myself up for a better life coming here and getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir

College of Aviation

… Ismail visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Ismail was drawn to WMU mainly because of our aircraft’s state of … very close to students and faculty at the college, and credits them for helping him throughout his education and … on campus, he has been able to meet many professionals and set himself up for future jobs and opportunities. Outside of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… test their education for area projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks … who use wheelchairs to enjoy a ride,” says engineering design technology student Kamryn Veryser . Other team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… look at how large-scale community programs are designed to serve the public.    During the visit, students … also received insight into initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which supports travelers … Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and inspiring, and it provided …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on Malitta … shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic goal-setting and meeting students where they are. I focused on …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a … created a concept called Lux Scrub , an attachment for a kitchen faucet comprising a soap reservoir, retractable hose … years to confirm viability. "It was really nice to see the design process, because a lot of my friends at other schools …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs

College of Education and Human Development

… back with renovated labs Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kitchen supplies are now easily accessible in the renovated … knives, pans and utensils. Fashion merchandising and design's new computer lab. The walls will be decorated with student work throughout the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant. This year, awards will support three innovative projects: a documentary, … to strengthen interdisciplinary Chinese language studies.   Designed for high schools, community colleges and universities, the platform aims to modernize Chinese language education, boost student …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards