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Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Asif Masum, a … creating a space where young learners, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds, can explore the … that, problem - solving skills, collaboration skills and how to manage conflicts on a team,” says Asif Masum , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… some students, arriving to Western Michigan University is an exciting choice, made after careful consideration; for … grateful they did,” says Al Rasbi, an international student from Oman. “This is my first time in the United States, and I was initially very nervous about how different everything might be.”  It was upon arrival in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

WMU offers workshop on leadership in a technical world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University will offer leadership training on April 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at WMU’s Grand Rapids location . Registration is ongoing until March 30; the total fee is $400. … characteristics, knowledge, values and styles to define how they can become outstanding leaders in any industry, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67342

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… Police will expand its impact after a crucial investment from the state. The program received $200,000 in the new … in their cold case investigations even before graduation. This new funding will help this program grow and further … families find justice and closure. "They're going to be far ahead of any detective or officer when they get on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil Submitted … science,  Dr. Jim Butterfield , returned in August from two weeks in Brazil consulting with higher education … in Brazilian universities, then workshopping with them on how to extend and improve their internationalization …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for cybersecurity students Lochlan McElroy and Fin Burns . From weekend plans around Kalamazoo, to future goals at the … at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization (RSO) and nonprofit Western … interests with people at WMU.   “Another thing I love is how passionate others are in the club,” says Bayer. “We love …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… Grand Rapids internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the … soap company. Dan Praise , an aerospace engineering student from Cameroon, and Landon Sykes , a computer engineering … customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it off at a trade show and were able to prove …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Palm Beach, Florida. The Board of Trustees, which he served from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy for young people, diversity and the … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… it. It felt like I’d made all the right choices.”  Kostbade is spending the summer in Gainesville, Florida, before … enough for pushing me to participate in those programs.”  From undecided to three majors Starting her academic journey … in this program has been really accommodating and kind thus far, so I’m really looking forward to meeting them.”  Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… Kalamazoo breakfast eatery, Claire Hernandez found herself listening to a friend contemplate committing suicide. The … to veer in the direction that it did. As it turned out, however, their crucial talk happened at a time when … Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity Team and made his work far more impactful and rewarding than it otherwise might …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619