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Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… Scholar Award recognizes the accomplishments of WMU faculty members who are among the rising stars in U.S. … in the years to come.” Zhu, who joined Western's faculty in 2015, earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. … says  Dr. Chansheng He , professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar in Western's School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… earning a $2,500 prize. Coached by Mary Nielsen , faculty specialist II in marketing, Western students posted … being prepared to sell, paired with real support from their faculty coach and fellow students. “My main goal is for … to not feel completely ready for a sales competition. The faculty coach and your peers will help you be your best. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

Manchester native finds home on WMU pitch

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/nicole-hatcliffe-spotlight

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for her undergraduate journey. Surrounded by decorated faculty, impressive technology and other eager international … Omani Student Club. “The friendly community, support from faculty, and the presence of other international students … constantly in flux, according to Al Rasbi. She notes that faculty members, such as Dr. Kevin Ting-Yu Mu , M.S.’08, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

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… recipients of WMU’s Global Engagement Award , recognizing faculty and staff who have enriched WMU’s global presence … Service, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Emerging Scholar, Excellence in Diversity … WMU’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders and chaired the Faculty Senate International Education Council, spearheading …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU

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… in WMU classrooms, and we believe in the world-class faculty coaching them into greatness.” Applications, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/kalamazoo-forward-ventures-brings-inaugural-wmu-student-pitch-competition

Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… Thesis through LHC, working closely with a committee of faculty mentors whose insight and guidance made the process …

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

Scholarship support helps WMU student bring technology access to rural Ghana

College of Health and Human Services

… Mr. Timothy Smolenski, Ms. Lucy Kent-Bracken, CHHS faculty and staff, St. Jerome Catholic Church, the St. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/burgett-fueri

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… Frank Waln who has become an artist-in-residence and faculty member; and several experiential workshops to … an active role in working with Dr. Dee Sherwood , NASO’s faculty advisor, to secure external grants to further … Michigan and other RSOs at the University as well as faculty across the University to build a better future for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and chair of the International Education Council of the Faculty Senate from 2003 to 2007. Visit Dr. Butterfield’s … short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety of global learning …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2012/10/butterfield-fulbright-russia