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Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… of equity‑driven, community‑minded leadership fostered at WMU. As Kelcie Douglas , faculty specialist in WMU’s Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, says … want to read that menu.” Together, Lane’s initiative and WMU’s longstanding leadership in blindness and low‑vision …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/menu

Why RSO Re-Registration Matters

Student Engagement

… and campus belonging. At Western Michigan University (WMU), RSOs create the experiences that move students from … The re-registration process is completed through ExperienceWMU. Follow these steps: Log into ExperienceWMU using your Bronco credentials. Navigate to your …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/rsoreregistration2026

Where Aviation Meets Ambition: A Career That Has Taken Reina Cooke Global

College of Aviation

… Has Taken Reina Cooke Global Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumna Reina Cooke during a trip to Liverpool … which she joined in 2021 after a three-year stint with the WMU College of Aviation's outreach and recruitment program.   Cooke during her WMU Aviation Summer Camp experience in 2014 "Working in this …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/02/cooke

Celebrate Excellence at Golden Broncos 2026

Student Engagement

… of Student Engagement (OSE) at Western Michigan University (WMU) honors the student leaders and organizations that shape … How to Nominate Nominations are submitted through ExperienceWMU. Review the award descriptions carefully, provide … outcomes when possible. Explain how the nominee reflects WMU values and leadership. Clear, detailed nominations help …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/goldenbroncos2026

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… training program Submitted by Bradley Horstman on 2011 WMU international graduate assistants Teaching international … prepare to teach or work with undergraduate students at WMU. Light said the program provides students an orientation … when Light tasked herself with developing a program at WMU. Content and delivery was determined by researching …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature

Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… Hannah Craft is one of the student employees who helps keep WMU’s technology running smoothly. Learn about her journey … with an interest in the arts. She initially auditioned for WMU’s acting program, drawn by the university’s strong … OIT Help Desk Hannah currently works as a student tech with WMU’s OIT Help Desk. She discovered the position through …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… that hooked him on a career in the clouds. (3) The WMU College of Aviation's reputation in the industry is … quite done adding to his resume while under the aegis of WMU.  In the middle of his sophomore year, he was hired as a … -- he was off to Europe, all on the same, extended weekend. WMU Aviation Alumni, Adam Rice and his proud parents How …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to speak Feb. 4

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… "Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series." Locally, WMU will be offering one live lecture by NPR correspondent … and staff of the council’s educational partners, including WMU, may attend free of charge by showing their WMU ID at the door. Package-ticket deals are available for …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/12/counterterrorism-correspondant-lecture

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… an international focus,” said Gates, assistant director of WMU’s ESL program, the Center for English Language and … culture. With all these experiences under her belt and a WMU master’s degree in public administration/nonprofit … leadership in hand, Gates was well prepared to join WMU’s CELCIS staff in August 2011. Gates’ primary …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on Story by Julia Valentine Dr. Todd Barkman, a WMU professor of biological sciences, grew up in Pinckney, … for the rest of my life." Barkman has been teaching at WMU for nine years. He grew up in Pinckney, Mich. and admits … has evolved over time." The research environment that WMU fosters was important in Barkman’s decision to teach …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower