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Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Deniss Efesper Nkya came to WMU from … a master's degree in global leadership and learning in 2024.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Deniss Efesper Nkya was 14 years …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

News

… a form, email  Courtney Arnold or call (269) 387-2072. Donations and forms are due by  Thursday, Oct. 31 . “We take … UWSCMI president and CEO. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, UWSCMI’s efforts resulted in nearly $24 million in local and regional impact. Learn more about the organization’s achievements in its 2023-24 report. Western has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , cataloging coordinator, and Terri Stowers , library acquisitions coordinator, will retire at the end of December.   Vicki Carter, … Library, in retirement.  Contact: Sara Volmering December 17, 2024

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

WMU Campus History Map update released

University Libraries

… the history and growth of our campus from its beginnings in 1903 to the recently opened Student Center in 2023. The … Apartments, Goldsworth Valley Apartments and Knollwood Elementary School. The project includes a mix of … WMU Campus History Map Contact: Sara Volmering October 31, 2024

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/10/campus-history-map-update

Sindecuse Health Center Offers Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Sindecuse Health Center

… Sindecuse Health Center Offers Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Western …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/news/2025/09/flu-covid-2025-26

Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary

College of Education and Human Development

… and students held the sanctuary's bearded dragon, Moody. The visit emphasized for future teachers the impact of … and up-close opportunities to observe the animals in a semi-natural environment. The sanctuary visit provided students a … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels May 1, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512

Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… lab at WMU during the 2023 Digital Foundry Sand Control Seminar. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His resume is filled with hundreds of … week-long camp for 15 high school students each summer, introducing them to the foundry industry and WMU. An annual … WMU News  online. Contact: Liz VandenHeede January 12, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… upon the auto industry, the newspaper strikes of the 1990s, labor, manufacturing and more, all in the form of a … at Grand Valley State University and is writing on the side. Since having a work published, Collard’s creativity has … visit WMU News online.   Contact: Kayla Lambert January 16, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… me to take classes at my own pace. Also, the HyFlex format enables me to take classes from home rather than making the … MBA has been a perfect fit for her. “This program has provided an amazing opportunity. With each course and every new … visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Amy Coughenour January 8, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model

College of Education and Human Development

… Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Sally Joslyn Peña … Instituto Técnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC).   "In 2013, the Dominican government established the Instituto … visit  WMU News  online.  Contact: Chris Hybels January 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259