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Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… ruin a bunch of people’s days. But mistakes happen, and sometimes students need to go through something to resolve the … well-being promoting institution. “Western is really doing what they say they value by developing programs and funding … campus environment,” says Meiser. “The restorative process does that as successfully, and in some areas more …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical device industry

Haworth College of Business

… passion and a place where he belongs during his time at WMU. Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the … career in medical device sales.  For Pisano, the unknown is what makes sales so compelling. “The idea of having a job … no day is ever the same is so exciting to me. I want to go into medical device sales specifically, and the endless …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/sale-business-marketingjoey-pisanomedical-device-sales

Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

News

… product design students who won the experience of a lifetime by developing innovative spice mill designs for a … grind peppercorn or salt." "We were able to get a sense of what it looks like to do product testing, what it looks like … mostly the user experience. But at the end of the day, it does have to be produced to get to the user, so having an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… received $200,000 in the new state budget signed by  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . "The partnership between WMU and … get on the street, because they're already going to know what to look for, know what to ask, know what agencies to … to meaningful outcomes have all been highlights of my time in the program," adds  Taylor Schoenweather , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

News

… first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the hours of hard work, the … a head athletic trainer in the National Hockey League, it doesn't get much better than earning college credit to … immerse yourself in your passion. Burgeson didn't waste any time seeking out an opportunity to do just that, scoring her …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

News

… History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in … 8th Circuit Court—a position she was appointed to by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. Parker-LaGrone even chose her … learning how to administrate and handle the day to day of what happens in practice—how to run an office, how to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is redefining service-learning through her film and media … learning, Mukhongo encourages students to be mindful of what filmmakers extract from communities and challenges them … outlook on non-fiction video production. “For a very long time, thinking about service-learning, I thought, 'What do …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my patients and learn more about them and what may be causing their problems,” says Bazany, who grew … them in recognizing the potential of their future.” Bazany does not let his injury slow him down. He remains active and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

News

… all helped the move-in process move quickly. Parents got in a few hugs as their students prepared for new … was excited to meet his roommate in person for the first time.   WMU President Russ Kavlhuna takes in move-in from … in your future, and we’re going to meet you there—whatever you need.”   For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… says Bob Stewart , career development specialist. “In times of crisis, people’s true colors show. I am very proud … support of students during this transition has been just what we needed.” While economic and hiring uncertainties are … in a way that employers can appreciate. “All students going through this pandemic are strengthening their ability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851