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Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman … I am. So why wouldn't I talk about it?" Wellman rehearses with her castmates. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan Submitted by Stacey Anderson on (Left to right) Doug … Mich.— Sleeping Giant Capital , a private investment firm with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device Submitted by … University professor, is developing a compact device with components that cost less than $150. He aims to make it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan … financial tools, and hosts community events such as the monthly Art Hop. Its close proximity to the State Theatre …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, … by Janine Adamski on Daniela Padilla graduated Dec. 13 with a bachelor's degree in leadership and business …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… student achieves debt-free education Submitted by Jillian Fraze on For Abigail Houtrouw , a senior in the Bronson … completed her Honors Thesis through LHC, working closely with a committee of faculty mentors whose insight and … the door for Abigail to study abroad in Portugal for a monthan experience she describes as unforgettable and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/abigail

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

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… Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching its fall 2025 career fair season with an extensive lineup of events designed to connect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… Elizabeth Braaksma on Students of the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) pose … its 50th year at Western Michigan University this month. Click here to donate and support the CELCIS … program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of English instruction, …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… ’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s not your imagination—the … shopping season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, … growth. Online spending is also projected to hit a record, with $253.4 billion forecast for Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025