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CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio Submitted by Chris Hybels on Joana Zuniga … students she supervises. However, she says the most significant growth she witnessed was with a student who … in joining the program, she offers this advice: "If you want to learn more about children or families, this is a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication Submitted by Gary Barton … and be myself. I’ve met lots of great, amazing people who can help me in the future. — Ellie Lundy, Occupational … of work and school, Ellie enjoys reading fantasy and young adult novels (yes, she’s a Harry Potter fan!), …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind.  Operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, its hubs … the world.  Request College of Aviation Information Pleyer with her dad, mom, sisters and nephew at her WMU … she says, "I thought about being a flight attendant because you never heard of many women becoming pilots.  But after …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

News

… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical … a campus do want to connect with our community." Attendees can expect a number of fun activities, including mechanical … though Bronco Bash can feel really big, it really is where you can find your 'why.'" For more WMU news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… academic opportunities at the Haworth College of Business.  With big goals for her career, Shrum is curating a … team to make content for the Meijer website. My biggest project was with the sales team where I had the … with her business peers. “Never be the first person to tell yourself no. What I mean by that is to try everything, get …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

News

… WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for … where open inquiry and constructive disagreement can thrive. WMU’s recognition underscores its role as a … demonstrated a strong commitment to HxA’s mission by significantly growing its membership base on campus. Institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University majoring in sales and business marketing with a minor in international business, studying abroad … she says. “It was challenging but so rewarding.”   “If you can navigate, translate and explore in a country where …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

News

… innovative partnership between the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors ( WMU-AAUP ) and … , the WMU-AAUP chapter president. “We are proud to stand with our campus partners to help Western students achieve … When we unite behind our mission, we multiply the impact we can have on our students and community.” The scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… center’ Submitted by Megan Looker on Students spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in … the COVID-19 pandemic. Before COVID-19 gripped the world, you were probably unfamiliar with the term “social … driving me insane," says senior Precious Onyegbule . "You can text your friends, FaceTime them all you want, but not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education.   Similar gains are seen with student retention, Milostan says. For example, 97% of … years. Scholarship funding is available, and trips can be life-changing, he says.   “Make the decision you would regret the least," advises Parrott. "There is not …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact