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WMU student receives prestigious Gilman award to study abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Montalvo received a prestigious Gilman award to study in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this semester. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Scholarship Program. EnRico Montalvo , a senior with double majors in Spanish and exercise science, received … and students who have disabilities, are from U.S. states with low study abroad participation, and are studying in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37664

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

International Student and Scholar Services

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Prepare for an afternoon of cultural delight as Western Michigan University … elevate our Spring Gala to Miller Auditorium, aligning it with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. … greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures within our community." With last year's signature event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

Student's aviation career set for takeoff

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… of one day soaring in one of those magnificent machines.  Now, as he stares down graduation, the Rochester Hills … schools for your program in a town you're already familiar with that comes with in-state tuition," Brown says.  Getting involved Brown, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044

WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Left to right: Sam Sheeran, Novena Sutiono and Kyle Mack hold their awards. KALAMAZOO, … Sheeran , all seniors majoring in finance, were challenged with completing an investment research report on Domino’s … that we’ve learned in the classroom,” he says. “Working with skilled professionals in the industry, like Mr. Storms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… Burke Kolehmainen, WMU assistant professor of accountancy (not shown), jointly submitted a grant proposal to the Polish … Chen’s most-recent projects involve collaboration with researchers in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, China, … Penner “ESG accounting has the potential to be one of the biggest changes to the accounting and auditing field since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… community in terms of the environment, social justice, economic fairness, health conditions, quality of life, or other … involvement Serving as inter-chapter relations director with A Moment of Magic, a national nonprofit organization … organization connecting members of the Kalamazoo community with public health programming. Lemus built strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

Students present research at international conference

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… Tindol and Buxton presented research they collaborated on with Dr. Utkarsh Shrivastava , assistant professor of … like CHITA provides a forum for ideas that lead to future innovations. As a department, we do our best to connect … of a disease outbreak can be achieved. The findings suggest potential for developing a multifaceted system for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57402

Plans for new alumni center unveiled

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… Plans for new alumni center unveiled Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the exterior of the … shown in the third and final public session has been done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum certification. … from North Hall. Construction is due to begin in May with an anticipated completion date of June 2015. The two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654

WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… WMU goes all in to promote student success Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall’s … in 2017. Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and … Western, we’ll make WMU a campus of choice,” says Monica Liggins-Abrams , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, … WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two decades of experience. She will now lead the … University's efforts to engage and develop collaboration with key community partners, both locally and regionally. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254