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Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not only something every student at Western Michigan … to get a scholarship to study abroad which covered my airfare,” said Dancy, who traveled with faculty on short-term … at Haenicke Institute for Global Education, discusses how the Global Engagement Program allows all WMU students to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

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… traverse a sprawling gallery marveling at luminous screens displaying digital art, Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with … University kinetic imaging student at an exclusive event showing off the new Resonant Gallery at WMU-Grand Rapids . … gallery space, Prismatic Gallery . N avigating the process from start to finish, they selected entries for the gallery, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… business partnership Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students visited Total Plastics, International to learn about the … techniques, students go on a factory tour and see firsthand how this product is built, and that really helps them paint … the best opportunities I have had a class provide me thus far. I am extremely grateful." Scott Dukesherer, TPI general …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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… online offerings are receiving high marks. The institution is lauded among the top 100 colleges and universities in the … falls in line with our mission, ‘So that all may learn.’" How Western is supporting nontraditional students Western's … for teenage prospective students but those that weigh how programs are delivered and how effective they are at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan University students who study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their … over 15 years, one thing I have heard and seen repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for … has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, “I have a B.B.A. in … want to make sure they know I’m always there for them.” As far as how to handle the difficult issue of fitting the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… or supply chain in a leadership role. I am able to keep my options open because my major prepares us for any industry.”  – Rachel Millett KALAMAZOO —Back from an internship at Hormel Foods, Rachel Millett reflects … there, she has pushed herself to explore new things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… B.S.E.’22, Austen Thomas, B.S.E.’18, M.S.’22, Dr. Kristina Lemmer, Margaret Mooney, B.S.E.’18, Ayla Adams and … a new and enriching culture. “I was able to see how some of my recent work compares to others in the field … looking forward to advancing the space field and seeing how far mankind can go,” says Klang. “It is very exciting to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Hitachi Astemo Americas President and CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. … post-graduation. Castellano discusses his inspiration How do you stay involved with WMU and the College of … Hitachi Astemo throughout my career and when I was retiring from Ford, the president of Hitachi Astemo asked if I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… by Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, puts Bronco pride on full display. Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, works on the Bronco … with students in her mural class. "It’s a chance to see how public art lives outside a gallery and to develop … Zenz, who made the trip back to his old stomping grounds from Florida where his company, Backyard Muralz, is located. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art