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Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… in her home studio in Detroit. When Kayla Powers graduated with an art history degree in 2011, she faced the same … is a masterclass in how a fine arts education prepares you not just for a job, but for a meaningful life. Art from … reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even playfully reshape) the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… her sophomore year at WMU. She wears traditional Costa Rican clothing in this photo from her travels. "GIST 3100 … and issues from a multicultural perspective not only makes you a better person, but also more capable and employable.” … Environment, Geography and Sustainability in collaboration with the Global Engagement Program , an initiative of the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the opportunity to engage in substantive cross border work with colleagues around the globe," she says. "It's not a … it's another way to enhance the classroom through significant international engagement." Applications are open for … and running Global Classrooms is a lot of work because you have to constantly coordinate with your international …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad

News

… Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad … "Right now in my internship I'm doing 1040 tax forms. I can still see the numbers when I get home. I'm just thinking … to get a job offer, because it takes a weight off your shoulders. And Western has so many …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… show off its long history of global engagement, which began with the first international student in 1910 and the first … & Ethnography spring break experience in the Dominican Republic and the summer History and Cultural Immersion … Posters, Nov. 5, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Student Center. While you can browse the displays at any time, join us on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… his specialized goals. “I’m very interested in dealing with data for my profession as I find it fascinating how certain companies within the same industry can use data in completely different ways. I have always … his peers at WMU Haworth. “Take advantage of the resources your professors offer you. Professors truly care about their …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… advertising showdown might be worth it but isn't without major risks. Greg Gerfen , instructor of marketing … ads in a year unlike any other. Greg Gerfen What trends do you think we will see with Super Bowl ads this year? This … advertising to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts. Can you comment on this approach? Budweiser is taking its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

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

News

… success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by … into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who can’t speak for themselves," says  Katie Stolz , a criminal …

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

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. … this EdS program is to prepare practitioners so they can make an impact in their schools and communities across … a hybrid-flexible ( HyFlex ) approach, meaning students can either attend courses in-person or access them …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… themes for improving outcomes in higher education. You can read the full article here .   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published