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… life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a child in a pandemic, when a mysterious disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond challenging. Dr. Selena Protacio "A lot of schools …

… plans to pursue a master's degree. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, …

… Michigan University's 36th annual Career Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 , in … Center Ballroom. The event will feature 175 employers and is open to the public, although geared toward WMU students … by WMU's Career and Student Employment Services, the fair is expected to attract from 2,000 to 2,500 job seekers. Some …

… on Wheels. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Access to a nutritious meal is something many people take for granted. Western Michigan … Meals on Wheels .  "One of the seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The first time I went to … taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect."  Moments like that are …

… Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … His subsequent work with ESPN has taken him onto the biggest stages in professional sports, covering some of its …

… The honor was formally presented at an awards luncheon this spring during AAG's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Established in 2016, the Award for Program Excellence recognizes … enhanced the prominence and reputation of geography as a discipline as well as have demonstrated the characteristics …

… job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Jaime will graduate from Western with a degree in … in the wings at Spirit Airlines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Jaime has been dreaming of a career in aviation since he … were kids up in the terminal waving at me," says Jaime, who is completing an apprenticeship with Spirit Airlines at …

… R. Flores , president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will … of Trustees approved a recommendation to honor Flores, who is a WMU alumnus, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters … honored by two Michigan governors and the Michigan Legislature, has led HACU since 1996. A campuswide committee …

… students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … worms while learning about class pets.  Student hold a hissing cockroach while Dr. Meredith Reinhart explains the … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students discovered classroom pets are not limited to just guinea …

… a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, … electricity. No running water. No problem. Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark on the adventure of her life. … and feel the most valuable thing I can do with my degree is to teach science and math. It will be something different …