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Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it was a promise to herself and her family.    As a first-generation college … and started envisioning a future working overseas or with a company engaged in international trade.    “I improved my …   “If you can navigate, translate and explore in a country where English isn’t the first language and still complete …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion Submitted by … Upton. “But, at some point, each of us must have an inner compass. We must look where that arrow is pointing and decide that the …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral … will be publicly available in the University Libraries' online institutional repository, Scholarworks. "The thing … during this period. "(East Campus) felt like its own little community within Western was the sense that I got from many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

News

… Western Michigan University encourages the entire campus community to review WMU’s closure policy . While snow and ice may be … format or be canceled.   WMU ’s closure policy is available online. Dress appropriately for the conditions   When …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative … second-year graduate students in school social work who are completing internships in Michigan schools located in … disadvantaged areas. Eligible placements include schools where at least 50% of students are economically …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart

University Theatre presents 'Spring Awakening'

News

… Michigan University theatre students will perform the coming-of-age musical "Spring Awakening" Oct. 26 through … Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com Performance schedule Friday, Oct. 26, … 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 and 7 p.m. Based on a provocative story of youth and sexuality, rebellious 19th century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2462

University Theatre presents 'Communicating Doors'

News

… University Theatre presents 'Communicating Doors' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Robert E. Clemence, David Lew Cooper and Talia … Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com Performance schedule     Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4416

Community conversation focuses on public trust in state government

News

Community conversation focuses on public trust in state … Mich.—A post-election community conversation on the topic "Where Do We Go From Here?" will be hosted by Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36494

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19 Submitted by … Center, including student peer mentors who have previously completed the program. These students provide one-on-one … other means. “We had already been planning to pilot some online components for the Business Externship Program this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties are a common strategy used by organizations to increase employee retention, but are they effective? This … talked about," says Hills. "As someone who spends time online and on social media, I saw employees making these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148