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Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA Submitted by John Sweeney on Manavi Trivedi , an international graduate … also facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other teenage refugees through Bethany … in Afghanistan.   Alongside other members of his Medallion Scholars cohort, Najafi helped work on solutions to bring … humility and purpose.”    Najafi also became part of the Seita Scholars Program , which provides holistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… KC Christopher, Dr. Bryan Harmer, Dr. Autumn Edwards, Dr. John Hoyle, Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Lee Wells, Adam … of 10. We wouldn’t have gotten here without it,” says Dr. John Hoyle , MD, principal investigator on the grant, … in design thinking, problem solving, data analytics, programming and usability.” Edwards, a researcher in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award

CAS Announces 2025–26 Achievement Award Winners

College of Arts and Sciences

… the recipients' outstanding work in teaching, research, scholarship and creative activities. "We are honored to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-fsaa-2026

Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events

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… of Diversity and Inclusion with WMU Athletics and the Seita Scholars Program. West, who ran for president in 2024 as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/mlk-day-2026-events-preview

Meet Julio Foliaco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… at Western Michigan University started when he received a scholarship from the University of Colombia to obtain his … in Colombia. Arriving on campus in 1986, Foliaco began his program in the Center for English Language and Culture for … the library and student center, only recently renamed the John T. Bernhard Center after the late WMU President. Due to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/julio-foliaco

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University President Emeritus John M. Dunn will be honored today at Dearborn's Henry Ford … at the Detroit area's sixth annual Fostering Futures Scholarship Benefit Dinner. Carolyn Clifford, anchor for … foster care. Under his leadership, WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

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… International Airport through the Broncos Lead Internship Program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When it comes to  Ben Higgins ' … linked up with AZO through the Broncos Lead Internship Program , which offers paid internships and professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU

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… Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent raise for President John M. Dunn , increasing his salary for his final year and … gift from the University's first couple to boost funds for scholarships and other student needs. Acting at their Dec. … efforts during the spring—the Student Emergency Fund, Seita Scholars program, WMU Marching Band and the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36938

Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will spend five days— Feb. 27-March 3— covering … to John and Linda Dunn—the Student Emergency Fund , the Seita Scholars program, the Bronco Marching Band and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38143