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From a ‘shot in the dark’ to a national honor: Inside one Bronco’s summer at SmithGroup

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… Mich.— Abby Naugle almost didn’t apply. The scholarship was national, the firm was one she had studied in class, and graduate students were … shell—just the center core of the building and the exterior walls—and then [we] played around with how many things we …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2026/08/interior-design-smithgroup-internship

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… experiences, creating more affordable and flexible pathways into the profession, and establishing sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative

Students plan educational event to highlight and combat oppression

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… Nov. 29 , on Western Michigan University's main campus. The Wall of Oppression program will take place at the Campus … will have an opportunity to physically knock down the Wall of Oppression, symbolically demolishing oppression in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3049

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… at Western Michigan University. One year after President Edward Montgomery charged Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president … identifying systemic inequities because of the structure or way we do things and making recommendations of how to change … and equitable policies and practices Recruiting and retaining faculty/staff of color Recruiting and retaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II Submitted by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall honors more than 1,400 Western students, … sacrifice. Paige Warner adds a wooden star to the memorial wall. "It's about respect," says Paige Warner , executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… in a situation in which to grow. Being involved in any way, showing that I am passionate about what they are … suburb of metropolitan Detroit, Rouscher needs a large wall in her home to showcase the four diplomas she has … it comes to flying a plane) department for training while retaining her sheet-metal status.  "When new systems were …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some … questions about graduates' Western experience. "It was very nice to have professors that genuinely cared about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up

Haworth College of Business

… and student-centered business networks. As he looks toward entering the accounting field, Harris is proud to be a … employers invest significant resources in developing and retaining their employees.” Harris has learned the ins and … and reducing energy consumption. “One key takeaway from the trip was that the United States lags behind …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/trevon-harris-accountancy-internship

WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship

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… WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship Submitted by … a prestigious national fellowship to teach mathematics in Washington, D.C., public secondary schools for four years. … charter secondary schools by recruiting, training and retaining talented mathematics teachers during a five-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7916